Statue of Frank Clair in TD Place Stadium | |
Born: | Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. | May 12, 1917
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Died: | April 3, 2005 Sarasota, Florida, U.S. | (aged 87)
Career information | |
Position(s) | End |
College | Ohio State |
Career history | |
As administrator | |
1970–1978 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
As coach | |
1946 | Miami (OH) (assistant) |
1947 | Purdue (ends) |
1948–1949 | Buffalo |
1950–1954 | Toronto Argonauts |
1956–1969 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
As player | |
1941 | Washington Redskins |
Career stats | |
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Frank James Clair (May 12, 1917 – April 3, 2005) was an American gridiron football player, coach, and executive. Nicknamed "the Professor" for his ability to recognize and develop talent, he served as a head coach in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts from 1950 to 1954 and the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1956 to 1969. Clair ranks third all-time in CFL history with 147 regular season wins and first in postseason victories with 27. He is also tied for the most Grey Cup championships won by a head coach with five. He won the Annis Stukus Trophy as the CFL's coach of the year in 1966 and 1969.
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