Ross Trimble

W. Ross Trimble (1908 – March 24, 1950) was a Canadian football player and coach, who was the head coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders for 6 seasons (1937[1]–1941, 1945).[2] They appeared in 3 Grey Cups while Trimble was coach, winning 1.[3][4][5] Trimble also had won 2 Grey Cups with the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers in the 1920s and 1930s. He died suddenly on March 24, 1950, at the age of 42. It was less than a week after the death of his 4 year old daughter.[6][7]

Ross Trimble
Born:1908
Toronto, Ontario
Died:March 24, 1950(1950-03-24) (aged 41–42)
Toronto, Ontario
Career information
Position(s)Player, Coach
Career history
As coach
1937–1941, 1945Ottawa Rough Riders
As player
1927–1930sToronto Balmy Beach Beachers
Career highlights and awards

References
  1. "Pay Tribute To Ross Trimble". The Ottawa Journal. November 24, 1937. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Ross Trimble football coaching records on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  3. "See Him Smiling—Ross Trimble". The Ottawa Citizen. December 9, 1940. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Sweaters Presented To Trimble Pupils". The Ottawa Citizen. December 9, 1940. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Ross Trimble Escapes Shower". The Ottawa Citizen. December 9, 1940. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Ross Trimble Dead". The Ottawa Journal. March 24, 1950. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Warm Tribute to Ross Trimble By Associate From Boyhood". The Ottawa Journal. March 30, 1950. Retrieved April 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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