Gerry Sternberg
Canadian football player (born 1943)
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Gerald Sternberg (born March 18, 1943) is a former Canadian football player who played for the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1972. He played college football at the University of Toronto.[1][2]
PositionsHalfback, Defensive back
BornMarch 18, 1943
Orsk, Soviet Union
Orsk, Soviet Union
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Halfback, Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 18, 1943 Orsk, Soviet Union |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | Toronto |
| CFL draft | 1965: 2nd round, 12th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1966–1967 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1969–1971 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1971–1972 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1973 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
Sternberg was the original Vanier Cup most valuable player, being awarded the Ted Morris Memorial Trophy for the Toronto Varsity Blues 14-7 victory over the Alberta Golden Bears in the 1st Vanier Cup.
