Played & Stayed
Louis (Lou) Clare #31
Life in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 1976-1979 Remained in Regina, Saskatchewan – 1976
Ancestry
Lou was born in 1950 in Toronto, Ontario
Contributions
Sport
Lou attended Gordon Graydon High School. His football team won the Toronto football championships in 1968. He was a member of the All-Star game for Toronto and voted Most Valuable Player. Lou was the Outstanding Sport Person for Gordon Graydon High School in 1968. He attended the University of Minnesota on a 4 year football scholarship where he played fullback and strong safety. He held the record for the longest field goal for 3 years. Lou played with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (linebacker) and Montreal Alouettes (defensive back) after leaving the Saskatchewan Roughriders (Defensive back) in 1980. He played in 2 Grey Cup games. After a total of 9 years in the CFL, Lou retired in Regina, Saskatchewan. Lou passed away in Regina, August 21, 2017.
1970 - Played in the CFL All-star game
1976 – Grey Cup with Saskatchewan
1980 – Grey Cup with Hamilton
1987 - Inducted in the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame
(2021)