Whit Tucker

Whitman (Whit) Tucker was an all star receiver in the Canadian Football League.

High school and college
Tucker was an all star high school athlete in Windsor, Ontario. He received a track scholarship to the University of Southern California upon graduation, but decided to attend the University of Western Ontario, where he was a three sport standout.

Ottawa Rough Rider
Playing for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1962 to 1970, Tucker was an all-star twice, won the Gruen Trophy as best rookie in the Eastern Conference in 1962, won the Lew Hayman Trophy as best Canadian player in the East in 1968, and helped his team win the 56th Grey Cup in 1968 and the 57th Grey Cup in 1969. He also played in the 54th Grey Cup in 1966. He had an amazing 22.4 yard per catch average over his career with Ottawa.

He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He is also a member of the Windsor Sports Hall of Fame, the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, and the UWO Sports Hall of Fame.

Post-football
He is currently an investment executive in Ottawa, Ontario.

Videos
His 2 TD receptions in the 54th Grey Cup game in 1966

Canadian Football Hall of Fame member