CFLdb remembers the
23 individuals that left us
in
1979. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in
1979 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.
- Abra, Bill Jan. 1, 1912 — Oct. 13, 1979
- Allan, Tony Nov. 26, 1907 — May 8, 1979
- Allen, William “Doc” Feb. 13, 1886 — Dec. 27, 1979
- Brassington, Bill c. 1904 — Jan. 14, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Bruzell, Jack May 11, 1938 — June 23, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Deadey, Leo Sept. 3, 1912 — Dec. 1, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Doherty, D'Arcy c. 1909 — Sept. 14, 1979
- Garbarino, Al “Gabby” July 13, 1921 — July 31, 1979
- Garuik, Johnny c. 1907 — May 8, 1979
- Henry, Urban June 7, 1935 — Feb. 11, 1979
- Lear, Les “Butch” Aug. 22, 1918 — Jan. 5, 1979
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Head Coach, Hall of Fame Member
- Meakins, Jack April 19, 1935 — Oct. 14, 1979
- Moore, Mansell “Red” Dec. 30, 1906 — June 7, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Norris, Dick c. 1919 — Dec. 26, 1979
- Obeck, Vic March 28, 1917 — April 21, 1979
- Pigeon, George c. 1908 — Sept. 9, 1979
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Ryan, Joe April 11, 1902 — June 2, 1979
- Sgambati, Fred “Scooter” c. 1921 — Nov. 23, 1979
- Smith, Doug c. 1920 — April 9, 1979
- Tellier, Eddy “Red” c. 1906 — Dec. 28, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Veale, Fred “Smut” c. 1900 — Oct. 8, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion, Head Coach
- Welch, Huck Dec. 12, 1907 — May 15, 1979
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member
- Whitty, Wally c. 1904 — Jan. 9, 1979
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
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.