Peter McPharland

Peter McPharland

McPharland c. 1944 at St. Michael's
Career information
Position(s) RB
CJFL St. Michael's College
Career history
As player
1948 Toronto Argonauts
1949 Montreal Alouettes
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
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