CFLdb remembers the 21 individuals that left us in 1990. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in 1990 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.

• Annan, Doug c. 1917 — July 22, 1990
  • Player


• Asquini, Joe c. 1925 — April 9, 1990
  • Player, Grey Cup Champion


• Ballard, Harold July 30, 1903 — April 11, 1990
  • Hall of Fame Member


• Cassidy, Pat May 30, 1924 — Feb. 12, 1990
  • Player


• Currie, Andy “Red” June 5, 1911 — Aug. 4, 1990
  • Player, Hall of Fame Member


• Davies, Bill Jan. 25, 1916 — May 28, 1990
  • Player, All-Star


• Dixon, George Oct. 19, 1933 — Aug. 6, 1990
  • Player, All-Star, Outstanding Player Award Recipient, Hall of Fame Member


• Garbula, Stan c. 1924 — June 15, 1990
  • Player


• Haddleton, Billy March 20, 1926 — Aug. 10, 1990
  • Player


• Halter, G. Sydney April 18, 1905 — Oct. 24, 1990
  • Commisioner, Hall of Fame Member


• Hatch, Charlie Aug. 14, 1933 — Oct. 19, 1990
  • Player


• Hatskin, Ben Sept. 30, 1917 — Oct. 18, 1990
  • Player, Grey Cup Champion


• James, June IV Dec. 2, 1962 — May 8, 1990
  • Player


• Knickrehm, Gus March 11, 1925 — Jan. 21, 1990
  • Player


• Laster, Art March 2, 1948 — Jan. 22, 1990
  • Player


• Rowe, Paul “Pappy” Jan. 25, 1917 — Aug. 28, 1990
  • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member


• Silzer, Dennis c. 1938 — 1990
  • Player


• Trepanier, Vincent “Trip” c. 1915 — 1990
  • Player


• Turner, Doug “Suze” c. 1916 — Sept. 26, 1990
  • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion


• Waterman, Charlie c. 1918 — 1990
  • Player


• Williams, A.D. Nov. 21, 1933 — May 25, 1990
  • Player