Robert Whitehead Marshall (October 29, 1923 – June 19, 1992) was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Rough Riders. He won the Grey Cup with Toronto in 1952.[1] He also attended and played football at McGill University. Marshall also played junior hockey briefly in Stratford, Ontario, making it to the Memorial Cup Championship. Marshall later studied law and became a businessman. In 1984 he had a leg amputated, and the following year he was inducted into the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame in February 1985.[2] He died in 1992.[3][4]
| Born: | October 29, 1923 Oshawa, Ontario |
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| Died: | June 19, 1992 (aged 68) Brockville, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | HB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1945–1946 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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References
edit- ^ "Bob Marshall football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- ^ Where are they now? BOB MARSHALL Football Patton, Paul. The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Ont] 29 Oct 1985: D.5.
- ^ DEATHS The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Jun 23, 1992; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2011) pg. A12
- ^ "North Bay Sports Hall of Fame Inductee".
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