Donald George MacGregor Findlay (August 24, 1942 – May 11, 2021) was a professional Canadian football linebacker who played 12 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the BC Lions from 1962 to 1973.
No. 79 BC Lions | |
Born: | Timmins, Ontario, Canada | August 24, 1942
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Died: | May 11, 2021 Langley, British Columbia, Canada | (aged 78)
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DE, LB |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
High school | Vancouver College |
Career history | |
As administrator | |
1971–1972 | CFLPA (President) |
As player | |
1962–1973 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1970 |
CFL West All-Star | 1968, 1970 |
In 1971, while still an active player, Findlay became the third president of the Canadian Football League Players' Association.
Findlay died on May 11, 2021, in Langley, British Columbia.[1]
References
edit- ^ "CFL Alumnus Greg Findlay Passes". 12 May 2021.