John DeGruchy
Canadian football player
About John DeGruchy
Lived 1860 – 1940 (aged 79). John DeGruchy was a Canadian.
John DeGruchy (December 15, 1860 – January 23, 1940) was the president of the Ontario Rugby Football Union for 25 years, and he promoted the Thanksgiving Day Classic between the Sarnia Imperials and the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
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Who was John DeGruchy?
Canadian football player
When was John DeGruchy born?
John DeGruchy was born on 15 December 1860 in London.
When did John DeGruchy die?
John DeGruchy died on 23 January 1940 in Toronto.
What nationality was John DeGruchy?
John DeGruchy was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John DeGruchy. https://biography.guide/john-degruchy/
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