CFLdb remembers the
16 individuals that left us
in
1971. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in
1971 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.
- Daley, Tommy “Spud” c. 1916 — Aug. 6, 1971
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Fraser, Irwin c. 1915 — 1971
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Freeman, Norton June 24, 1916 — Feb. 22, 1971
- Gabriel, Fred Jan. 10, 1920 — Dec. 1971
- Harding, Dave c. 1897 — Jan. 13, 1971
- Player, Grey Cup Champion
- Isbister, Bob Jr. c. 1915 — Aug. 19, 1971
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion
- Keys, Howard Jan. 24, 1935 — Oct. 21, 1971
- Lagendyke, Jack Aug. 24, 1971
- Lencz, Wally April 12, 1938 — June 30, 1971
- O'Meara, Basil “Baz” June 5, 1892 — Oct. 25, 1971
- Renn, Bobby May 25, 1934 — Oct. 21, 1971
- Sheehan, Basil May 10, 1909 — Jan. 24, 1971
- Stollery, Howard Oct. 14, 1903 — Oct. 29, 1971
- Threlfall, Reg “Red” June 2, 1903 — Feb. 14, 1971
- Timmis, Brian Dec. 5, 1899 — Aug. 22, 1971
- Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Head Coach, Hall of Fame Member
- Trafton, George Dec. 6, 1896 — Sept. 5, 1971
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.