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Date of birth: | October 28, 1941|
Place of birth: Montreal, Quebec | |
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Pierre Desjardins (born October 28, 1941) is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes. Desjardins was an offensive lineman at the guard and tackle positions during his six-year career (1966–1971) with the club. Desjardins' jersey #63 is one of seven retired by the Alouettes.[1]
Desjardins is currently a Canadian businessman, previously serving on the board of directors for Canadian businesses such as Domtar, Labatt Brewing Company, and Imperial Tobacco.[2]
College career[]
Desjardins was born and raised in Montreal, and played amateur Canadian football for the Quebec Junior Football League Rosemont Bombers.[3] He played collegiately at the University of Wyoming prior to joining the Als.[2]
Professional football career[]
Following his graduation from Wyoming, where he earned a business degree, Desjardins returned to Montreal and began his professional career with the CFL Alouettes in 1966.[2] Desjardins was an offensive lineman at the guard and tackle positions during his six-year career (1966-1971) with the Als. Along with Pierre Dumont he was one of the first French-Canadians to play for the Larks.[4]
Desjardins, as co-captain of the team (along with co-captain, Larry Fairholm), helped turn around a then-mediocre Alouettes team, eventually reaching and winning the Grey Cup in 1970. Desjardins retired following the Alouettes' 1971 CFL season.
Post-football career[]
Following his playing days, Desjardins was a sportscaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He also served as an executive with Canadian companies such as Domtar, Labatt Brewing Company, and Imperial Tobacco.[2]
References[]
- ↑ "Pringle's No. 27 retired by Als". CBC.ca. 2005-07-02. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2005/06/22/pringle050622.html. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jackman, Dr. Frederic (1994-01-13). "The Future Is Not What It Was (Introduction)". The Empire Club. http://www.empireclubfoundation.com/details.asp?SpeechID=2111&FT=yes. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ↑ "Notable Graduates". Quebec Junior Football League (QJFL.ca). http://www.qjfl.ca/english/graduates.html. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ↑ CFL Retro - Pierre Dejardins
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