Mike Lashuk

Michael Lashuk (December 9, 1938 – October 24, 2023) was a Canadian professional football player and coach. An fullback and linebacker, he played in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1957 to 1963. He was head coach of the University of Calgary Dinosaurs football program for 13 seasons from 1969 to 1976 and 1978 to 1982, leading the team to its first conference championship and their inaugural appearance in the Vanier Cup.

Playing A native of Edmonton, Lashuk was a star fullback at Victoria Composite High School and played for the Edmonton Huskies of the Alberta Junior Football League in 1956. rushing for 164 yards and intercepting 2 passes. He had 3 interceptions in 1958, 5 in 1959 and 4 in 1960. In 1964, Lashuk decided to accept a teaching job in Calgary and did not report to the Eskimos. He attempted a comeback with Edmonton in 1965, but he retired during training camp.

Coaching Lashuk earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Alberta in 1960 and his master's degree from Southern Illinois University in 1967.

Lashuk was head coach of the Dinos from 1969 to 1976 and 1978 to 1982, with a record of 57–49. He led the team to its first conference championship and their inaugural appearance in the Vanier Cup in 1975.

Lashuk died in Montreal on October 24, 2023, at the age of 84.