Chuck McMann

Charles McMann (May 11, 1951 – July 20, 2021) was a Canadian professional football running back who played 10 seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes and Montreal Concordes. He went on to serve as special teams coordinator and running backs coach for the BC Lions. He was also the head coach of the Waterloo Warriors and McGill Redmen of CIS football, while being named the CIS Coach of the Year in 2002 with the latter. He won a Grey Cup championship in 1977 as a player, before winning three more championships as a coach.

Early life McMann was born in Toronto on May 11, 1951. He studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he played football for the Golden Hawks from 1973 to 1976. He was subsequently drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the third round of the 1976 CFL draft.

Professional career McMann played for the Montreal Alouettes and its successor Montreal Concordes from 1976 to 1985. During this time, the franchise made three appearances in Grey Cup games and won the championship in 1977.

McMann became the head football coach at McGill University in 2001, succeeding Charlie Baillie. The Redmen won the Dunsmore Cup during his first two seasons, Several former Redmen players demanded that McMann be dismissed. However, the university's interim athletic director said that firing McMann was never contemplated, given that he denied being aware of the hazing.

Overall, the Redmen finished with an even 28–28 record and reached the playoffs five times during McMann's six seasons with the team. before being released at the end of the season.

McMann joined the BC Lions in 2008 as its special teams coordinator and running backs coach, reuniting with Buono. He won his fourth and final Grey Cup championship with the franchise in 2011.

Personal life McMann was married to Margaret until his death. and she taught at Langley Christian High School. He brought the Grey Cup trophy to the school in January 2012, shortly after the Lions' victory the previous year. They later moved to Vancouver Island.

McMann died at the age of 70 on July 20, 2021, after collapsing while riding his bike near his home on the Island.