CFLdb remembers the
12 individuals that left us
in
1978. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in
1978 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 all 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.
- Breen, Joe April 23, 1897 — Oct. 13, 1978
- Campora, Don Aug. 30, 1927 — June 5, 1978
- Crowe, Don Dec. 20, 1919 — March 16, 1978
- Fear, Alfred “Cap” June 11, 1901 — Feb. 12, 1978
- Player, Hall of Fame Member
- Galiffa, Arnie Jan. 29, 1927 — Sept. 5, 1978
- Goad, Paul Sept. 7, 1934 — Nov. 29, 1978
- Isbell, Larry Jan. 8, 1930 — Oct. 31, 1978
- Jones, Tom June 22, 1931 — Aug. 28, 1978
- Kowalik, Johnny Sr. May 10, 1910 — Jan. 7, 1978
- Rodden, Mike April 24, 1891 — Jan. 11, 1978
- Head Coach, Hall of Fame Member
- Roy, Billy Oct. 17, 1942 — Nov. 27, 1978
- Skerrett, Ray Oct. 21, 1929 — 1978
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.