Gabriel Grégoire
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Gabriel Grégoire (born December 22, 1953) is a former defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1]
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 22, 1953 Sainte-Martine, Quebec, Canada |
| Career information | |
| QJFL | Verdun Maple Leaf |
| Career history | |
| 1976–80 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Grégoire went to high school at the Collège de Montréal, but played his junior football with the Verdun Maple Leafs.
The 6-foot-3-inch (1.91 m) and 230-pound (100 kg) lineman joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1976 and played 5 seasons, for a total of 65 games, and three Grey Cup championships, one, the 65th Grey Cup, which he helped win in 1977.
In predominantly francophone Montreal, Gabriel Grégoire was perceived as a home grown talent, which contributed to his popularity.
Grégoire was the co-host of the sport radio show on CKAC sport named Sports du lit with host Michel Langevin.[2][3] He also appears regularly on television for his football and sports expertise.