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Sam Etcheverry passes away

August 29, 2009 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release


Montreal, Aug. 29, 2009 - It is with great sadness that the Montreal Alouettes and the Etcheverry family announce today the passing of legendary quarterback and coach Sam "The Rifle" Etcheverry. Sam passed away this morning at the age of 79 following a long battle with cancer.

During this difficult time, the Etcheverry family asks the media to please respect their privacy.

The Alouettes will communicate the details of the funeral and how people may pay tribute to Sam Etcheverry over the course of the next week.

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One of the most remarkable players in team history, Sam "The Rifle" Etcheverry quarterbacked the Alouettes from 1952 to 1960, setting virtually every team passing record. He totalled 30,303 yards and 186 touchdowns on 1,969 completions.

He led the Als to the 1954, 1955 and 1956 Grey Cups and won the 1954 Schenley Award as the Canadian Football League's best player. In 1956, he became the first quarterback in CFL history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a season.

A six-time All-Star, Etcheverry came back to the Als in 1970 as head coach, leading the team to a Grey Cup win over the Calgary Stampeders. His number 92 jersey has been retired by the Alouettes in 1996. Etcheverry was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame on Nov. 28, 1969.

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