Hec Crighton
Hector Naismith Crighton (April 2, 1900 – April 17, 1967) was a Canadian football coach. He coached 35 seasons of high school Canadian football, and he also rewrote the rule book in 1952.[1] He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1986. The Hec Crighton Trophy, given each year to the outstanding CIS football player, is named after him.[2]
| Born: | April 2, 1900 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died: | April 17, 1967 (aged 67) Toronto, Ontario |
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| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Head Coach |
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References
- Hector Naismith Crighton: Rewrote CRU rule book in 1952 The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Apr 20, 1967; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 26
- http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hec-crighton/
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