Steve Karrys
Canadian football player
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Stelio William Karrys (June 20, 1924 – July 12, 1997) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Rough Riders. He won the Grey Cup with Toronto in 1945, 1946, and 1952.[1] He also attended and played football at the University of Toronto. He worked in his family business, Karrys Brothers Corp., a tobacco and convenience-distribution business started by his father.[2][3] He died in 1997, and was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.[4]
PositionHalfback
BornJune 20, 1924
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedJuly 12, 1997 (aged 73)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 20, 1924 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | July 12, 1997 (aged 73) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1945–1946 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1948–1950 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1951–1953 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
