Toronto RCAF Hurricanes
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| Founded | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1943 |
| Based in | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| League | Ontario Rugby Football Union |
| League titles | 30th Grey Cup |
The Toronto RCAF Hurricanes was a member of the Ontario Rugby Football Union and was formed during the Second World War after several teams disbanded for the war. The team was composed of football players who had joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. The team won the 30th Grey Cup in 1942.
Fifteen members of the team went on to operational service with the RCAF in Europe during the war.[1] Seven of those men were killed in combat: Eddie Thompson, Lloyd Langley, Ed Poscavage, Eddie Burton, Jack Buckmaster, George Oliphant and Bob Sarvis.[2]
1942 Grey Cup Line Up[3][]
- QB – Bill Stukus
- FW – Fred Kijek
- HB – Eddie Thompson
- HB –
- HB –
- E –
- E –
- C – Jake Gaudaur
- G –
- G –
- T –
- T –
Alternates: Don Crowe, , , Cece Foderingham, , , , , , , ,
Coach: Lew Hayman
ORFU season-by-season[]
| Season | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 180 | 61 | 17 | First | Won 30th Grey Cup |
| 1943 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 133 | 67 | 15 | Third | - |
Notable players[]
- Bill Stukus
- Eddie Thompson
- Fred Kijek
- Bob Cosgrove
- Jake Gaudaur
References[]
- ^ Documentary looks at 1942 Grey Cup champs by Stu Cowan, Montreal Gazette, November 10, 2012
- ^ Go Long ... searching for the Toronto Hurricanes Vintage Wings of Canada, February 7, 2012
- ^ Windsor Daily Star - Dec 7, 1942
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