CFLdb remembers the 20 individuals that left us in 1975. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in 1975 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.

• Anderson, Chuck c. 1919 — Feb. 13, 1975
  • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion


• Celeri, Bob June 1, 1927 — March 9, 1975
  • Player


• Facciolla, Fred Nov. 8, 1919 — Sept. 26, 1975
  • Player


• Garrigus, Carl Sept. 2, 1932 — Nov. 17, 1975
  • Player


• Holdsworth, John “Jack” Dec. 28, 1921 — Aug. 29, 1975
  • Player


• Hoppmann, Dave Sept. 5, 1940 — Nov. 17, 1975
  • Player


• McGee, William Nov. 27, 1888 — Nov. 16, 1975
  • Head Coach


• Miksza, Chet Nov. 28, 1930 — Oct. 29, 1975
  • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion


• Pate, Tom c. 1952 — Oct. 21, 1975
  • Player


• Raby, Bill “Army” April 30, 1909 — March 8, 1975
  • Player


• Reid, Lorne Jan. 20, 1929 — March 29, 1975
  • Player


• Rohmer, Ernie c. 1903 — Dec. 1975
  • Player


• Schuette, Carl April 4, 1922 — Dec. 9, 1975
  • Assistant


• Simpson, Jimmie c. 1906 — Nov. 16, 1975
  • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member


• Soergel, Ed “Spider” April 3, 1930 — Dec. 1975
  • Player, Grey Cup Champion


• Tanghetti, Joe c. 1920 — March 23, 1975
  • Player


• Thompson, Jess Aug. 14, 1907 — Jan. 26, 1975
  • Assistant


• Tubman, Joe Aug. 18, 1897 — Nov. 29, 1975
  • Player, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member


• Valiquette, Earl June 16, 1921 — June 18, 1975
  • Player


• Wusyk, Bill April 18, 1918 — Dec. 8, 1975
  • Player, All-Star