Ross Binkley
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James Ross Binkley (December 3, 1883 – April 23, 1915) was a Canadian football player, coach, and manager who was the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts in 1913. He was their team captain from 1910 to 1913.
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| Profile | |
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| Positions | Punter, Placekicker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 3, 1883 Dundas, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 23, 1915 (aged 31) France † |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1907–1909 | Dundas Rugby Team |
| 1910–1913/1914 | Toronto Argonauts |
Coaching | |
| 1913 | Toronto Argonauts |
General Manager | |
| 1911/1912–1913 | Toronto Argonauts |
Early life
Ross Binkley was born on December 3, 1883, in Dundas, Ontario.
Professional career
Dundas Rugby Team
He started his career with the Dundas Rugby Team in 1907.[1] He was team captain as they won the Intermediate Dominion Championship in 1907.
Toronto Argonauts
In 1910 he became the team captain for the Toronto Argonauts.[2][3] He was their general manager in the next few years and their coach in 1913. He stopped after 1914.
Death
Binkley was killed in action on April 23, 1915, at the age of 31 in France.[4] He was reportedly "blown to pieces" while operating a machine gun.[5]