Rudy Florio

Professional career Florio was selected by the BC Lions in the fifth round, with the 37th overall pick, of the 1973 CFL draft. In 1975, Florio became the Alouettes first-ever special teams captain. While with the Alouettes, he wore two different jersey numbers during the same games. Florio dressed in 15 games in 1976, recording 17 rushes for 60 yards, four receptions for 18 yards, and one kickoff return for four yards. He dressed in all 16 games for the Lions in 1977, totaling four carries for 14 yards, one catch for 11 yards, and four kickoff returns for 54 yards.

Personal life While still in the CFL, Florio founded a sports wear company called RWF Marketing. He was also later a founder of Liaison College, a culinary arts academy.

Florio won the 20th Vanier Cup as an assistant coach with the Guelph Gryphons in 1984.