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Peter McPharland

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Peter McPharland
McPharland c. 1944 at St. Michael's
Career information
Position(s)RB
CJFLSt. Michael's College
Career history
As player
1948Toronto Argonauts
1949Montreal Alouettes
Honors1949 - 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

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  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