Jack Gray (Canadian football)

John "Jack" Gray (May 16, 1927 – March 30, 2018) was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1952.[1] He also attended and played football at the University of Toronto. After his football career, Jack moved to Deep River, Ontario where he had a long career as a teacher at Mackenzie High School and Superintendent of the Renfrew County School Board.[2] Jack was also the first principal of the Deep River Science Academy. He died in March 2018 at the age of 91.[3]

John 'Jack' Gray
Born:May 16, 1927
Died:March 30, 2018 (aged 91)
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)E/HB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career history
As player
19511953Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1952)

References

  1. "Jack Gray football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. "RIP: Jack Gray". North Renfrew Times. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  3. "Obituary for John "Jack" Gray". Neville Funeral Home. Retrieved 26 July 2019.


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