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Moe Racine

1937 – 2018

Canadian Football Player

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About Moe Racine

Lived 1937 – 2018 (aged 80). Moe Racine was a Canadian canadian football player.

Maurice Joseph "Moe The Toe" Racine (October 13, 1937 – March 4, 2018) was a placekicker and offensive lineman for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1958 to 1974 of the Canadian Football League. He was part of four Grey Cup winning teams with the Rough Riders and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2014.

High school Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, Racine attended St. Lawrence High School, now called l’École secondaire catholique La Citadelle. He played football for the school team and then he joined Ottawa St. Anthony's in 1958.

Professional career Moe Racine was an offensive tackle for the Ottawa Rough Riders throughout his 17-year career. Racine became a three-time Eastern Conference All-Star at tackle in 1962, 1965, and 1966.

Racine was also an accurate placekicker from 1962 to 1967. In 1961, Racine only handled the kickoffs, but then added placekicking the following year. Bruce was a two-time all-American at Northeastern University and two-time Beanpot MVP and was a member of the 1991 Stanley Cup winning Pittsburgh Penguins - making a rare father and son combination of Grey Cup winner and Stanley Cup winner. Another son, Thom Racine, became a police officer with the Cornwall Police Service. It was announced on March 4, 2018, that Racine had died. He was 80 years old.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Moe Racine?

Canadian Football Player

When was Moe Racine born?

Moe Racine was born on 4 October 1937 in Cornwall.

When did Moe Racine die?

Moe Racine died on 4 March 2018 in Ottawa.

What was Moe Racine's occupation?

Moe Racine was a canadian football player.

What nationality was Moe Racine?

Moe Racine was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Moe Racine

· Wikidata: Q6889997

· DBpedia: Moe Racine

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