CFLdb remembers the
107 individuals that left us
in
2021. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in
2021 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.
- Acton, Bob July 12, 1934 — March 26, 2021
- Alipate, Tuineau Aug. 21, 1967 — Oct. 15, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Alliston, Vaughn “Buddy” Jr. Dec. 14, 1933 — Oct. 1, 2021
- Arends, Ron March 11, 1945 — Oct. 20, 2021
- Barto, Danton March 30, 1971 — Aug. 2021
- Barton, Earl c. 1935 — May 31, 2021
- Bennett, Bruce Dec. 13, 1943 — Jan. 12, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Bennett, Clyde Feb. 2, 1932 — Dec. 13, 2021
- Bischoff, Paul March 24, 1930 — Jan. 5, 2021
- Bland, Thomas Sr. July 2, 1937 — March 8, 2021
- Bodrug, John April 25, 1934 — March 21, 2021
- Boehland, Mel April 21, 1943 — Oct. 7, 2021
- Brown, Jack c. 1927 — Feb. 4, 2021
- Bryant, Al Sept. 30, 1930 — April 16, 2021
- Campbell, Jimmy Jan. 16, 1946 — Aug. 19, 2021
- Charambura, Ray “Shampoo” Nov. 29, 1928 — Oct. 7, 2021
- Clark, Ken May 26, 1948 — Aug. 8, 2021
- Draft Pick, Player, All-Star
- Collins, Ted Jan. 2, 1943 — March 11, 2021
- Draft Pick, Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Cowie, Bruce March 6, 1938 — Sept. 7, 2021
- Dillard, J.R. Jr. Feb. 19, 1965 — Aug. 8, 2021
- Dillon, Ray Don Sept. 22, 1929 — May 5, 2021
- Duckett, Ellis Feb. 10, 1932 — June 1, 2021
- Dunbar, Freddie c. 1939 — Nov. 18, 2021
- El-Mashtoub, Hicham May 11, 1972 — Sept. 16, 2021
- Falconer, Doug Jan. 30, 1952 — July 25, 2021
- Farley, Jack Feb. 23, 1933 — March 26, 2021
- Findlay, Greg Aug. 24, 1942 — May 11, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Fleming, George June 29, 1938 — Dec. 6, 2021
- Fletcher, Lance c. 1942 — Jan. 21, 2021
- Ford, Henry Nov. 1, 1931 — June 10, 2021
- Forsberg, Fred July 4, 1944 — Jan. 26, 2021
- Fortie, Eldon May 21, 1941 — Jan. 5, 2021
- Fraser, Ian Feb. 20, 1931 — May 2, 2021
- Frick, Fred “Buddy” Feb. 27, 1935 — Nov. 21, 2021
- Geisthardt, Ron June 23, 1929 — Nov. 2, 2021
- German, Rae Nov. 30, 1940 — Sept. 21, 2021
- Giardino, Wayne Nov. 7, 1943 — Feb. 15, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion, Assistant
- Gignac, Bill Jan. 1, 1930 — May 4, 2021
- Glass, Bill Aug. 16, 1935 — Dec. 5, 2021
- Graham, Milt July 28, 1934 — Dec. 13, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Griffin, Jerry Dec. 10, 1944 — March 29, 2021
- Hameister-Ries, Jon Jan. 26, 1984 — June 11, 2021
- Draft Pick, Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Harper, David May 5, 1966 — Oct. 20, 2021
- Henderson, Reed June 15, 1934 — Sept. 25, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Hernandez, Joe Feb. 9, 1940 — Dec. 7, 2021
- Hodgson, Laurie June 26, 1932 — May 26, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Houmard, Bob Feb. 1, 1947 — March 29, 2021
- James, Larry Jr. Nov. 25, 1948 — April 8, 2021
- Johnson, Herb July 10, 1928 — April 3, 2021
- Jones, Raymond Sept. 19, 1934 — July 22, 2021
- Jones, Leroy Sept. 29, 1950 — June 11, 2021
- Kennedy, Stu May 17, 1931 — Nov. 8, 2021
- Killett, Charlie Jr. Nov. 8, 1940 — May 10, 2021
- Kopulos, George Nov. 1, 1927 — Nov. 25, 2021
- Koska, John “Ted” Jan. 18, 1935 — Jan. 19, 2021
- Lamb, Jack Dec. 23, 1935 — Aug. 17, 2021
- Law, Mike March 9, 1942 — Feb. 21, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Lehew, Rogers July 30, 1928 — March 16, 2021
- Lingley, Bob c. 1931 — Sept. 23, 2021
- Mayflower, Bernard “Babe” c. 1937 — Nov. 14, 2021
- McHugh, Tom Jr. April 28, 1926 — Jan. 23, 2021
- McJunkins, Prince III Dec. 16, 1960 — Feb. 9, 2021
- McKenny, Bill Aug. 4, 1940 — Jan. 31, 2021
- McMann, Chuck May 11, 1951 — July 20, 2021
- Draft Pick, Player, Grey Cup Champion, Assistant
- Mikliechuk, Ted April 13, 1935 — May 31, 2021
- Mohr, Rick July 27, 1959 — June 6, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Molnar, Steve Feb. 28, 1947 — Jan. 16, 2021
- Mosca, Angelo March 13, 1937 — Nov. 6, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member
- Nickla, Ed Aug. 11, 1933 — Nov. 2, 2021
- O'Connor, Bill “Zeke” May 2, 1926 — March 6, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion, Head Coach
- Ohler, Pete Dec. 29, 1940 — June 7, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Palmer, Jim June 12, 1932 — Aug. 1, 2021
- Pascal, Bob July 20, 1934 — March 12, 2021
- Pearce, Bob Oct. 4, 1946 — July 9, 2021
- Pepe, Bob Feb. 3, 1937 — Oct. 10, 2021
- Petkoff, Pete April 23, 1932 — Dec. 13, 2021
- Poirier, Joe July 30, 1937 — Dec. 22, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Powell, Jamal Oct. 4, 1978 — April 7, 2021
- Quinnie, Willie Jr. Oct. 3, 1980 — July 4, 2021
- Rainsberger, Ellis Oct. 20, 1932 — July 17, 2021
- Robinson, Fred II Sept. 2, 1930 — June 4, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Salata, Paul “Slats” Oct. 17, 1926 — Oct. 16, 2021
- Schnellenberger, Howard March 16, 1934 — March 27, 2021
- Schultz, Chris Feb. 16, 1960 — March 4, 2021
- Draft Pick, Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member
- Scott, Bo March 30, 1943 — Aug. 5, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Sellens, Clair c. 1932 — May 6, 2021
- Seman, Bill March 31, 1944 — June 6, 2021
- Shell, Lin-J Jr. Oct. 22, 1981 — July 29, 2021
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Skrzypek, Ed Jan. 3, 1932 — Aug. 6, 2021
- Soberdash, Don Jan. 22, 1937 — May 27, 2021
- Soles, Michael Nov. 8, 1966 — July 7, 2021
- Draft Pick, Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Soltau, Jim March 1, 1932 — Dec. 2, 2021
- Steere, Dick March 2, 1927 — May 3, 2021
- Sutherland, Gerry July 10, 1929 — March 18, 2021
- Taylor, Willie c. 1936 — Nov. 25, 2021
- Teal, Jimmy May 14, 1950 — Dec. 24, 2021
- Tesone, Fred Sept. 5, 1930 — June 29, 2021
- Todd, Bill July 4, 1930 — Aug. 11, 2021
- Uperesa, Tu'ufuli “Duke” Jan. 20, 1948 — June 21, 2021
- Volpe, Nick Feb. 23, 1926 — Aug. 21, 2021
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Watson, Dave Jan. 5, 1941 — March 13, 2021
- Wegrzynowicz, Stan April 10, 1936 — May 29, 2021
- Wetenhall, Bob Feb. 14, 1935 — Sept. 3, 2021
- Owner, Hall of Fame Member
- Williams, Ian Nov. 18, 1976 — Dec. 23, 2021
- Winsor, Bob May 2, 1939 — Jan. 14, 2021
- Wyant, Freddy Jr. April 26, 1934 — March 20, 2021
- Yamauchi, Joe March 3, 1933 — Jan. 24, 2021
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.