John Crncich
Yugoslav-born Canadian football player (1925–2019)
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John George Crncich (February 8, 1925 – October 27, 2019) was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He played offensive center.
PositionCenter
BornFebruary 8, 1925
Krk, Yugoslavia
Krk, Yugoslavia
DiedOctober 27, 2019 (aged 94)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CollegeMcGill University
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 8, 1925 Krk, Yugoslavia |
| Died | October 27, 2019 (aged 94) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Career information | |
| College | McGill University |
| Career history | |
| 1944 | St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy |
| 1945 | Montreal Hornets |
| 1946 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1949–50 | Sarnia Imperials |
| Awards and highlights | |
A native Croatian, Crncich played football with Thomas D'Arcy McGee High School,[1] and later attended McGill University, both in Montreal.[2] He won the Grey Cup with the champion St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy team in 1944. He was a player with the Montreal Hornets and in 1946 played one game with the Toronto Argonauts.[3] He finished his football career playing 2 seasons for the Sarnia Imperials. He died on October 27, 2019.[4]