John Joseph Poirier (July 30, 1937 – December 22, 2021)[1] was an all-star and Grey Cup champion football player in the CFL for twelve years with the Ottawa Rough Riders.[2][3]

Joe Poirier
Born:(1937-07-30)July 30, 1937
Verdun, Quebec, Canada
Died:December 22, 2021(2021-12-22) (aged 84)
Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
UniversityMcGill
Career history
As player
19591970Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1966
CFL East All-Star1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966
Awards1959 - Gruen Trophy (best rookie in East)
HonorsGrey Cup champion - 1960, 1968, 1969

He played as a defensive back for the Riders and was a part of three Grey Cup winning teams and was a 5-time Eastern all-star.[4] He never missed a game in the 12 years he played.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "John Joseph 'Joe' Poirier".
  2. ^ Capital Region Football: Ottawa Rough Riders player database Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ CFLAPEDIA entry: Joe Poirier
  4. ^ Joe Poirier Ottawa Citizen, November 25, 1966