Born: | (1933-11-10)November 10, 1933 |
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Died: | February 15, 2009(2009-02-15) (aged 75) Niagara Falls, Ontario |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | FB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1953–1954 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Alfred Ruish (November 10, 1933 – February 15, 2009) was a Canadian football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1953. He previously played football at Stamford Collegiate in Niagara Falls. He is a member of the Niagara Sports Wall of Fame.
He also competed in track and field, setting Canadian records in the shot put and discus throw. He won the shot put title at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in 1952.
References
- "Fred Ruish football Statistics on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- "Alfred Ruish Obituary - Niagara Falls, Ontario". www.obitsforlife.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-11.
- "Ruish, Fred (Athlete) - Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame". www.nflibrary.ca. Archived from the original on 2014-09-12.
- Fred Ruish. Niagara Falls Heritage. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- Canadian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
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