John Glassford (Canadian football)
| No. 76 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 5, 1953 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Career history | |
| 1977–82 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Awards and highlights | |
John Glassford (born June 5, 1953) is a former award-winning linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) playing 6 seasons with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Glassford played on the Golden Hawks' Yates Cup winning team in 1973. He joined Ottawa in 1977 and played 96 games, never missing a regular season game. In 1981 he played in the classic Grey Cup game, a Rider last second loss to the Edmonton Eskimos and was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. In 1981 he had one QB sack, a pass reception for 5 yards and a 2-point convert. He intercepted 2 passes in 1982.
He was inducted into the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawk Hall of Fame in 1991. He now owns Glassford Chrysler in Ingersoll, Ontario.