Paul Rowe (Canadian football)

Paul "Pappy" Rowe (January 25, 1917 August 28, 1990) was a Canadian professional football fullback.

Paul Rowe
Born:January 25, 1917
Victoria, British Columbia
Died:August 28, 1990(1990-08-28) (aged 73)
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
Position(s)Running back
CollegeUniversity of Oregon
Career history
As player
1938–1940Calgary Bronks
1945–1950Calgary Stampeders
CFL West All-Star1939, 1940, 1946, 1947, 1948
Career stats

Born in Victoria, British Columbia, he played for the Calgary Bronks (1938 to 1940) and Calgary Stampeders (1945 to 1950). He was captain of the team when Calgary won the Grey Cup in 1948 and played in the finals in 1949. In 1948, he was awarded the Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy.

He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, BC Sports Hall of Fame, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, and Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame.


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