Gary Jeffries

Gary Jeffries
Personal information
Born (1946-05-13) May 13, 1946
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
UniversityGuelph
Wilfrid Laurier
CFL draft1972: 5th round, 43rd overall pick
Career history
1972–1980Laurier Golden Hawks (LBC/DLC)
1981–1988Laurier Golden Hawks (DC)
1994–2002Laurier Golden Hawks (DC)
20022012Laurier Golden Hawks (HC)
20132014McMaster Marauders (Special Teams)
20162018Guelph Gryphons (Defence and Special Teams)
Awards and highlights
  • CIS Coach of the Year (2003)
  • 4× OUA coach of the Year (2003, 2004, 2005, 2009)
  • Athlete of the Year at the University of Guelph (1967)
  • All star defensive back at WLU (1970)
  • Vanier Cup champion (2005)

Gary Jeffries (born May 13, 1946) is the former head coach for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football team, women's basketball team, and men's basketball team. Most prominently, he served as the football team's head coach from 2002 to 2012, winning the CIS Coach of the Year award in 2003 and a Vanier Cup championship in 2005. Jeffries also played baseball in the Detroit Tigers organization from 1966-1969.