Harry Griffith (Canadian football)
Griffith in 1909 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 19, 1878 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 9, 1960 (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Career history | |
| 1899–1907 | Ridley College |
| 1908–1910 | Toronto Varsity (Head coach) |
| 1911–1949 | Ridley College |
| Awards and highlights | |
Harry Crawford Griffith (September 19, 1878 – December 9, 1960) was a Canadian football player, coach, and administrator who was the head coach of the Toronto Varsity for three seasons and also served as president of the Canadian Rugby Union. He won the first two Grey Cup games as head coach of Toronto Varsity and served as a coach and headmaster for Ridley College. He was an inaugural member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.