Gord Barwell
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | End, Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1944 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | April 21, 1988 (aged 43) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1964–1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Gordon Keith Barwell (1944 – April 21, 1988) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In his 10 seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he amassed 242 catches, 4,314 yards, and 32 touchdowns.[1] He won a Grey Cup as a member of the team in 1966.[2] He previously played football on the Saskatoon Hilltops junior football team. In 1988, he died of brain cancer. He was a minister in his later years. Today, the Gord Barwell Award is awarded each year to a CFL player who exhibits exemplary Christian conduct and leadership both on and off the field.[3][4][5][6]
