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Ted Workman

1931 – 2020

Canadian Football League executive

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About Ted Workman

Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). Ted Workman was a businessperson.

Mark Edward "Ted" Workman (born December 30, 1931–August 13, 2020) was a financial advisor and former owner of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

Early life Workman graduated from Bishop's College School and Lower Canada College. He left McGill University before graduation to manage his family's investments business.

Montreal Alouettes Workman purchased controlling interest in the Montreal Alouettes in 1954 with minority owner Léo Dandurand remaining as team president. Workman replaced Dandurand as team president after the 1957 season and in 1965, he took on the additional responsibility of general manager. The Alouettes had a 50-71-5 record during Workman's tenure as team president and never finished above third place in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union/Eastern Football Conference. He stepped down as team president in 1966, but remained the Alouettes principal owner until he was bought out by Joe Atwell in 1967.

On February 23, 1967, Workman was named interim commissioner of the Canadian Football League. He was replaced by Allan McEachern before the end of the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ted Workman?

Canadian Football League executive

When was Ted Workman born?

Ted Workman was born on 30 December 1931 in Montreal.

When did Ted Workman die?

Ted Workman died on 13 August 2020 in Grand Cayman.

What was Ted Workman's occupation?

Ted Workman was a businessperson.

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· Wikipedia: Ted Workman

· Wikidata: Q7693900

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