Sam Abbott (Canadian football)

Sam Abbott
Date of birth c. 1921
Place of birth Montreal, Quebec
Career information
Position(s) Halfback & Punter
Career history
As player
1944 St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy
Career highlights and awards
Honors Grey Cup champion - 1944

Sam Abbott was a Grey Cup champion Canadian football player and a sailor in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War Two .[1]

Born in Montreal, Abbott played football for the St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy team in 1944, winning the Grey Cup. His name is engraved on the Cup.[2]

References

  1. CFLAPEDIA entry: Sam Abbott
  2. Combines won Montreal's second Grey Cup, Montreal Gazette November 25, 2005
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