| Born: | (1937-07-30)July 30, 1937 Verdun, Quebec, Canada |
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| Died: | December 22, 2021(2021-12-22) (aged 84) Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| University | McGill |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1959–1970 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1966 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966 |
| Awards | 1959 - Gruen Trophy (best rookie in East) |
| Honors | Grey Cup champion - 1960, 1968, 1969 |
John Joseph Poirier (July 30, 1937 – December 22, 2021) was an all-star and Grey Cup champion football player in the CFL for twelve years with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
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. He never missed a game in the 12 years he played.
References
- "John Joseph 'Joe' Poirier".
- Capital Region Football: Ottawa Rough Riders player database Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- CFLAPEDIA entry: Joe Poirier
- Joe Poirier Ottawa Citizen, November 25, 1966
| Gruen Trophy – Best Canadian Rookie in the Big Four or CFL Eastern Conference | |
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