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Paul Peterson (Canadian football)

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Paul Peterson
Born:(1921-02-26)February 26, 1921
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Died:August 27, 2019(2019-08-27) (aged 98)[1]
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)HB
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
As player
19431950Hamilton Flying Wildcats
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1943)

Paul Peterson (February 26, 1921 – August 27, 2019)[2] was a Canadian football player who played for the Hamilton Flying Wildcats, winning the Grey Cup with them in 1943.[3] He was the last surviving member of the championship team.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Paul Peterson's obituary
  2. ^ Hamilton Tiger-Cat Alumni Association: ALL–TIME TEAMS & ROSTERS
  3. ^ "TIGER tales Official Newsletter | Year in Review – "HTCAA Strong and Growing!"" (PDF). 24 December 2013. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
  4. ^ "The Scratching Post: The Flying Wildcats: freedom and first downs". scratchingpost.thespec.com. Retrieved 2014-09-21.