Brantford Redskins
| Brantford Redskins | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Folded | 1953 |
| Headquartered | Brantford, Ontario |
| Personnel | |
| General manager | Ernie Churchouse[1] |
| Head coach | Frank Gnup[1] |
| League / conference affiliations | |
| Ontario Rugby Football Union | |
Brantford Redskins was a Canadian football team in the Ontario Rugby Football Union. The Redskins were a farm team for the Montreal Alouettes.[1][2] The team played in the 1952 and 1953 seasons. Their quarterback in 1952 was Al Dekdebrun, who had led the Toronto Argonauts to a Grey Cup win in 1950. The team folded in 1954, after they could not post a $5,000 bond and deal with player issues.[3]
Notable players
ORFU season-by-season
| Season | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 100 | 189 | 4 | 3rd, ORFU | - |
| 1953 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 73 | 350 | 0 | 4th, ORFU | Last Place |
References
- 1 2 3 "Brantford Redskins Are New Grid Enity". The Calgary Herald. Canadian Press. August 29, 1952. p. 22. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Ted Elsby". Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "Brants Quit O.R.F.U. Action". The Windsor Daily Star. June 2, 1954. p. 23. Retrieved March 22, 2026.