About John Glassford
Born 1953. John Glassford is a Canadian canadian football player.
John Glassford (born June 5, 1953) is a former award-winning linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) playing 6 seasons with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Glassford played on the Golden Hawks' Yates Cup winning team in 1973. He joined Ottawa in 1977 and played 96 games, never missing a regular season game. In 1981 he played in the classic Grey Cup game, a Rider last second loss to the Edmonton Eskimos and was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. In 1981 he had one QB sack, a pass reception for 5 yards and a 2-point convert. He intercepted 2 passes in 1982.
He was inducted into the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawk Hall of Fame in 1991. He now owns Glassford Chrysler in Ingersoll, Ontario.
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Who is John Glassford?
Canadian football player
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John Glassford was born on 5 June 1953.
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John Glassford is a canadian football player.
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John Glassford is Canadian.
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