Dave McCann | |
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 McCann circa 1909 | |
| Born | David McCann (1889-02-05)February 5, 1889 Carleton Place,Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 27, 1959(1959-03-27) (aged 70) |
| Occupation(s) | CFL player, official, coach, Canadian Rugby Union President, Rules Committee Chairman |
David McCann (February 5, 1889 – March 27, 1959) was aCanadian Football League player, official, coach, and executive who was elected to theCanadian Football Hall of Fame in 1966.
Born inOttawa, McCannquarterbacked theOttawa Rough Riders football team from 1907 until the outbreak ofWorld War I. Upon his return, he was an official and then coached the Ottawa team to their firstGrey Cup championships in 1925 and 1926. McCann also played an important role in the development of Canadian football as President of the Canadian Rugby Union and long-time Chairman of the Rules Committee.[2] It was during McCann's tenure that theforward pass was introduced to Canadian football[3] and the 12th man added. McCann remained on the Rules Committee as late as 1958.
He was elected to theCanadian Football Hall of Fame in 1966.[2]