Don Loney

Don Loney
Profile
PositionCentre
Personal information
Born(1923-11-16)November 16, 1923
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DiedJune 19, 2004(2004-06-19) (aged 80)
Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Career information
CollegeNC State
Career history
Playing
1943St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy
1943Ottawa Combines
1945Montreal Hornets
1946Toronto Argonauts
1947–1952Ottawa Rough Riders
1954Calgary Stampeders
Coaching
1957–1973St. Francis Xavier X-Men (HC)
Awards and highlights

Donald John Loney (November 16, 1923 – June 19, 2004) was a Canadian professional football centre and coach. He was called the "Father of Maritime Football" by The Globe and Mail for his work as a coach at St. Francis Xavier University and his contributions to developing the Vanier Cup as a national championship.