Peter McPharland

Peter McPharland

McPharland c. 1944 at St. Michael's
Career information
Position(s): RB
CJFL: St. Michael's College
Organizations
As player:
1948
1949
Toronto Argonauts
Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
Honors: 1949 - Grey Cup Champion

Peter McPharland was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He was a running back.

McPharland played his junior football with the powerhouse St. Michael's College team.[1] He joined his hometown Toronto Argonauts in 1948, playing a game when Joe Krol and Royal Copeland were injured.[2][3] In 1949 he was an integral part of the Montreal Alouettes first Grey Cup championship, playing 3 regular season games but getting "plenty of work" in the playoffs.[4]

References

  1. CFLAPEDIA entry - Peter McPharland
  2. Alouettes Dump Argonauts, 17 to 8, Windsor Daily Star, October 8, 1948
  3. 2011 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
  4. Montreal Alouettes Pack Power, Passing, Speed Ottawa Citizen, November 23, 1949