Edward Nower
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PositionFullback
BornJune 21, 1921
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedSeptember 19, 2006 (aged 85)
Collegenone - High School of Montreal
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 1921 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | September 19, 2006 (aged 85) |
| Career information | |
| College | none - High School of Montreal |
| Career history | |
| 1941 | Montreal Bulldogs |
| 1942 | Rockland (QRFU Intermediate) |
| 1944 | St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy |
| 1945 | Montreal Hornets |
| 1948–49 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Awards and highlights | |
Edward "Red" Nower (June 21, 1921 - September 19, 2006) was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He played fullback.[1][2]
A native Montrealer, Nower first won the Grey Cup with the champion St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy team.[3] After a season with the Montreal Hornets, he joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1948 and was part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship.[4] He worked with an electrical utility while playing with the Als.
