Ralph Toohy, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ralph Toohy

Canadian football player

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1926

Date of Death: 19-Jul-1998

Profession: Canadian football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Ralph Toohy

  • Ralph Toohy (October 6, 1926 – July 19, 1998) was a Grey Cup champion and all-star Canadian Football League player.
  • He played offensive and defensive end. Toohy played football with Loyola High School, and later attended Colorado College.
  • He began his pro career in 1947 with the Montreal Alouettes and was part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship.
  • He played 59 games for the Als over 5 seasons and was selected as an all-star in 1948, '49 and '50.
  • He later played another 6 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he won the Grey Cup in 1953 and 1957, and was an all-star at linebacker in 1953.
  • Toohy was always a fan favourite, for booing, nicknamed "Toohy the Terrible." He later married Theresa Lyons and settled in Hamilton, with their five children, running a trucking company.
  • He died in 1998.

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