About Les Ascott
Lived 1921 – 2013 (aged 91). Les Ascott was a Canadian canadian football player.
Leslie Ascott (October 2, 1921 – August 8, 2013) was a professional football player with the Canadian Football League Toronto Argonauts for 11 seasons. Ascott primarily played the offensive tackle position with the Argos and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams.
In 1981 Ascott was inducted into the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame.
In a 2004 ceremony at Rogers Centre, Ascott's jersey number 52 was retired and his name was added to the Argonauts' Wall of Honour.
Ascott lived in Peterborough, with his wife of 50 years, Irene. He had two children, Terry and Barbara, and three granddaughters. He died August 8, 2013, in his hometown.
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Who was Les Ascott?
Canadian football player
When was Les Ascott born?
Les Ascott was born on 2 October 1921 in Peterborough.
When did Les Ascott die?
Les Ascott died on 8 August 2013.
What was Les Ascott's occupation?
Les Ascott was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Les Ascott?
Les Ascott was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Ascott. https://biography.guide/les-ascott/
MLA: "Les Ascott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-ascott/.
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