Edward Nower
Edward "Red" Nower (1921–2006) was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He played fullback.[1][2]
| Born: | June 21, 1921 Montreal, Quebec |
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| Died: | September 19, 2006 |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | FB |
| College | none - High School of Montreal |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1941 | Montreal Bulldogs |
| 1942 | Rockland (QRFU Intermediate) |
| 1944 | St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy |
| 1945 | Montreal Hornets |
| 1948–49 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Honors | 1944, 1949 - Grey Cup Champion |
A native Montrealer, Nower first won the Grey Cup with the champion St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy team.[3] After a season with the Montreal Hornets, he joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1948 and was part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship.[4] He worked with an electrical utility while playing with the Als.
References
- Red Nower to Coach Eastward The Montreal Gazette - June 22, 1956
- Playing the Field by Dink Carroll, The Montreal Gazette - February 24, 1944
- Montreal Alouettes Pack Power, Passing, Speed Ottawa Citizen, November 23, 1949 Note: Though Nower played with St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy, the Grey Cup game programme indicates he didn't dress for the championship.
- CFLAPEDIA entry - Red Nower
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