CFLdb remembers the
8 individuals that left us
in
1961. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in
1961 no matter what team or league affiliation or role they had. This includes individuals that
are not associated with official CFL history. All had
a contribution to the history of our game, and we acknowledge and remember them here.
We regret all errors that appear on the site, but errors of incorrectly reporting an individual's death,
in dates or names, or missing an individual are distressing. If you find such an error,
please report them so they may be corrected. We apologize
to any affected by errors and omissions.
- Gardner, Doug “Dug” Nov. 30, 1890 — Feb. 14, 1961
- Grass, Bob May 20, 1890 — April 21, 1961
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- McCaig, Gordie “Mickey” Aug. 4, 1961
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Oja, Bert c. 1908 — July 13, 1961
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Robinson, Embry c. 1932 — Sept. 7, 1961
- Townsend, Frank c. 1885 — Oct. 24, 1961
- Vaughn, Vern May 28, 1935 — March 10, 1961
- Walker, Bob Jr. c. 1910 — Dec. 30, 1961
We regret all errors that appear on the site, but errors of incorrectly reporting an individual's death,
in dates or names, or missing an individual are distressing. If you find such an error,
please report them so they may be corrected. We apologize
to any affected by errors and omissions.