CFLdb remembers the
91 individuals that left us
in
2008. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in
2008 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.
- Abson, Jimmy c. 1920 — Nov. 21, 2008
- Ackles, Bob Sept. 16, 1938 — July 6, 2008
- Albrecht, J.I. Feb. 15, 1931 — March 11, 2008
- Allen, Lou July 12, 1924 — April 16, 2008
- Andrews, Rupe Jr. Oct. 23, 1926 — Jan. 15, 2008
- Arnott, George c. 1926 — Dec. 15, 2008
- Avinger, Clarence “Butch” Dec. 15, 1928 — Aug. 20, 2008
- Babineau, Johnny Jan. 8, 2008
- Barclay, Ian March 7, 1921 — June 7, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Blum, Mike Oct. 24, 1943 — Dec. 16, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Bradley, Dick April 24, 1925 — May 27, 2008
- Brady, Jim Jr. Feb. 3, 1926 — Aug. 27, 2008
- Cacic, Mike Jan. 4, 1937 — Jan. 22, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Caine, Jim Jan. 26, 1922 — July 25, 2008
- Christian, Gord March 3, 1946 — Sept. 23, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Cox, Norm Sept. 22, 1925 — April 28, 2008
- Crowder, Eddie Aug. 26, 1931 — Sept. 9, 2008
- Day, Herman “Eagle” Oct. 2, 1932 — Feb. 23, 2008
- Delvecchio, Joe March 15, 1929 — April 5, 2008
- Depres, George Oct. 28, 1927 — March 2, 2008
- Doane, Dave Oct. 12, 1934 — April 25, 2008
- Dorocke, Morrie Jan. 7, 1930 — Jan. 19, 2008
- Drakich, Eli c. 1937 — Sept. 20, 2008
- Dunnell, Milt Dec. 24, 1905 — Jan. 3, 2008
- Ellis, Roger Feb. 1, 1938 — May 14, 2008
- Evans, Dick May 31, 1915 — March 26, 2008
- Evenson, Jim Jan. 9, 1947 — Jan. 30, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Faulkiner, Mike March 27, 1947 — Jan. 15, 2008
- Foubister, Jim Oct. 4, 1924 — Dec. 30, 2008
- Ghetti, John May 29, 1928 — Oct. 15, 2008
- Glenn, Tom c. 1920 — May 11, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Gohier, Paul Sept. 12, 1957 — Oct. 12, 2008
- Higgins, Jim Jan. 20, 1942 — Sept. 28, 2008
- Hoce, Sandy March 30, 1927 — Jan. 11, 2008
- Hughes, Derek Sept. 13, 1959 — July 18, 2008
- Jackson, Jamacia Sept. 16, 1981 — April 14, 2008
- Jeter, Bob Jr. May 9, 1937 — Nov. 20, 2008
- Jones, Tyrone Aug. 3, 1961 — June 10, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Outstanding Player Award Recipient, Grey Cup Champion, Grey Cup MVP, Hall of Fame Member
- Jones, Gene Oct. 18, 1936 — Jan. 3, 2008
- Kearney, Jim c. 1922 — Aug. 22, 2008
- Kendall, Leland May 20, 1933 — Aug. 27, 2008
- Kenney, Cameron March 26, 1931 — Aug. 19, 2008
- Kilrea, Ken June 4, 1940 — Jan. 19, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Krol, Joe “King” Feb. 20, 1919 — Dec. 16, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member
- Kuhn, Mike Jan. 13, 1949 — Nov. 29, 2008
- Kuntz, Bud Feb. 1, 1914 — March 11, 2008
- Lancaster, Ron Oct. 14, 1938 — Sept. 18, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Outstanding Player Award Recipient, Grey Cup Champion, Head Coach, Hall of Fame Member
- Larson, George c. 1914 — Sept. 20, 2008
- Lewis, Reggie Jan. 20, 1954 — Sept. 17, 2008
- Lunsford, Earl Oct. 19, 1933 — Sept. 3, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Hall of Fame Member
- MacDonald, Hamish Jan. 11, 1931 — Nov. 23, 2008
- Marshall, Norm Nov. 18, 1918 — Nov. 5, 2008
- McPhail, George c. 1929 — Jan. 22, 2008
- McVeigh, Jack “Red” Aug. 1, 1925 — Aug. 21, 2008
- Norwood, Bob c. 1918 — July 29, 2008
- Oldham, Hugh March 18, 1940 — July 25, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Pelling, Bob c. 1926 — Aug. 19, 2008
- Pettersen, Leif Dec. 23, 1950 — July 30, 2008
- Draft Pick, Player, All-Star
- Pierce, Ralph c. 1912 — May 28, 2008
- Pont, John Nov. 13, 1927 — July 1, 2008
- Poole, Ray April 15, 1921 — April 2, 2008
- Quinn, Lionel July 22, 1932 — March 9, 2008
- Rauch, John Aug. 20, 1927 — June 10, 2008
- Reid, Al March 21, 1921 — Dec. 6, 2008
- Renzi, Eugene Dec. 16, 1933 — Feb. 9, 2008
- Rhodes, Bill Dec. 5, 1934 — June 30, 2008
- Richardson, Bruce c. 1923 — Aug. 9, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Richman, Joey April 25, 1915 — Dec. 2, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Robillard, Rocky Aug. 28, 1922 — Oct. 27, 2008
- Sazio, Ralph July 22, 1922 — Sept. 26, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Head Coach, Assistant, Hall of Fame Member
- Seymour, Jim May 19, 1928 — April 23, 2008
- Smith, Don c. 1933 — Feb. 25, 2008
- Smith, Roy “Looney” Jan. 1, 1928 — Dec. 21, 2008
- Spruill, Lafayette “Skippy” Feb. 8, 1947 — Jan. 29, 2008
- Stanley, Ken c. 1931 — April 3, 2008
- Stirling, Don Dec. 25, 1932 — April 17, 2008
- Taylor, Blake April 16, 1928 — Nov. 27, 2008
- Terry, William “Buddy” Jr. c. 1934 — Sept. 6, 2008
- Toman, George March 7, 1925 — Sept. 21, 2008
- Turnbull, Ken Feb. 10, 1920 — Sept. 14, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Ulinski, Harry April 4, 1925 — April 20, 2008
- Washington, Vic March 23, 1946 — Dec. 31, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Grey Cup MVP
- Weber, Bob April 21, 1933 — Nov. 1, 2008
- Player, Head Coach, Assistant
- Weinberg, Joe Oct. 17, 1967 — May 15, 2008
- Wendryhoski, Joe March 1, 1938 — Nov. 5, 2008
- Whitehouse, Reg Oct. 8, 1932 — Aug. 6, 2008
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Whittle, Leroy March 21, 1941 — Dec. 12, 2008
- Wilson, Dwaine June 11, 1960 — April 12, 2008
- Player, All-Star, Outstanding Player Award Recipient
- Wittman, Don Oct. 9, 1936 — Jan. 19, 2008
- Yakimischak, Orest March 1, 1928 — Dec. 7, 2008
- Young, Willie “Todd” Nov. 12, 1947 — Sept. 3, 2008
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.