Lou Bruce (Canadian football)
Lou Bruce (born c. 1935 – January 16, 1985) was a professional Canadian football end who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders for five seasons. He was drafted first overall in the 1956 CFL Draft by the Rough Riders. He was named an Eastern All-Star at the defensive end position for the 1960 season, the same year he won his first and only Grey Cup championship.[1] He played football previously at Queen's University.[2][3]
| Born: | c. 1933 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Died: | (aged 51) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | E |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| University | Queen's |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956–1960 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| CFL East All-Star | 1960 |
References
- CFLapedia
- http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=brucelou001
- MacCabe, Eddie (January 18, 1985). "Football community will miss Lou Bruce". Ottawa Citizen. p. 19. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
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