Hugh “Bummer” Stirling

Bio

Full name: Hugh Stirling

Nickname: Bummer

Born: Oct. 23, 1907 in London, ON

Died: May 28, 1994 (Obituary)

Last Season (1938) Vitals:
  • Position: HB
Amateur Programs
  • St. Thomas Tigers Jr.
5 Season Career

Active years: 1933–1936, 1938
Active teams (1):

  • SAR 1933–1936, 1938

3 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 3 Grey Cup appearances (2 championship wins)
3 Grey Cup Appearances
Season/Team Position Jersey Regular
GP
Playoff
GP
Grey Cup
GP
5 seasons (1 team)
None
-- 3
1933 SAR HB 5 Unknown -- 1
1934 SAR HB 7 Unknown -- 1
1935 SAR HB Unknown -- 0
1936 SAR HB 7 Unknown -- 1
1938 SAR HB Unknown -- 0
  • 1935 Winner (SAR) Most Valuable Player
  • 1938 Winner (SAR) Lionel Conacher Award (CP Male Athlete of the Year)
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Hugh “Bummer” Stirling was inducted into the Player wing in 1966 (Canadian Football Hall of Fame profile).

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Hugh “Bummer” Stirling was inducted into the Player wing in 1975.