Frank Clair

Bio

Full name: Frank James Clair

Other nicknames: The Professor

Born: May 12, 1917 in Hamilton, OH

Died: April 3, 2005 (Obituary)

Amateur Programs
  • Ohio State
Programs listed in descending order attended. Help complete the database by providing high school, junior and college participation or corrections.
  • 1966 Winner (OTT) Coach of the Year
  • 1969 Winner (OTT) Coach of the Year
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Frank Clair was inducted into the Builder wing in 1981 (Canadian Football Hall of Fame profile).

Ontario Sports Hall of Fame

Frank Clair was inducted in 1998.

  • Toronto Argonauts (Jan. 1, 1950 – Feb. 9, 1955)
  • Ottawa Rough Riders (Dec. 12, 1955 – Dec. 10, 1969)

Frank Clair's Head Coaching Record
IRFU
SeasonGPWLTPCTPFPA
Regular Season64313120.5161,1661,097
Playoffs85300.625151103
Grey Cup22001.0003411
CFC
SeasonGPWLTPCTPFPA
Regular Season28151300.536652596
Playoffs20200.0003670
CFL
SeasonGPWLTPCTPFPA
Regular Season1681016250.6313,9753,029
Playoffs29161300.552606485
Grey Cup43100.7508367
1 – Interim