Pierre Desjardins
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| Pierre Desjardins | |
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 1971 Topps CFL Card of Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Pierre Desjardins |
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| Date of birth: | October 28, 1941 |
| Place of birth: |  Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Position(s): | Guard Tackle |
| College: | University of Wyoming |
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| 1966-1971 | Montreal Alouettes |
Pierre Desjardins (born October 28, 1941) is a former professional football player with the Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes. Desjardins was an offensive lineman at the guard and tackle positions during his six year career (1966-1971) with the club. Desjardins' jersey #63 is one of seven retired by the Alouettes.[1]
Desjardins is currently a Canadian businessman, previously serving on the board of directors for Canadian businesses such as Domtar, Labatt Brewing Company, and Imperial Tobacco.[2]
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[edit] College career
Desjardins was born and raised in Montreal, and played amateur Canadian football for the Quebec Junior Football League Rosemont Bombers.[3] He played collegiately at the University of Wyoming prior to joining the Als.[2]
[edit] Professional football career
Following his graduation from Wyoming, where he earned a business degree, Desjardins returned to Montreal and began his professional career with the CFL Alouettes in 1966.[2] Desjardins was an offensive lineman at the guard and tackle positions during his six year career (1966-1971) with the Als, helping to protect Alouettes quarterback Sonny Wade for the majority of his career with the club.
Desjardins, as co-captain of the team (along with co-captain, Larry Fairholm), helped turn around a then-mediocre Alouettes team, eventually reaching and winning the Grey Cup in 1970. Desjardins retired following the Alouettes' 1971 CFL season.
[edit] Post-football career
Following his playing days, Desjardins was a sportscaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Company. He also served as an executive with Canadian companies such as Domtar, Labatt Brewing Company, and Imperial Tobacco.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Pringle's No. 27 retired by Als. CBC.ca (2005-07-02). Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ a b c d Jackman, Dr. Frederic (1994-01-13). The Future Is Not What It Was (Introduction). The Empire Club. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Notable Graduates. Quebec Junior Football League (QJFL.ca). Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
