Orlando Segatore (1923-2016) was a Canadian professional football player. A lineman, Segatore was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player in 1949.
Born: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | July 28, 1923
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Died: | 19 February 2016 (aged 92) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Guard, Tackle |
CJFL | Rosemont Bombers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1946–49, 1951 | Montreal Alouettes |
Career highlights and awards | |
Honors | 1949 - Grey Cup Champion |
A native Montrealer, Segatore played football with the Rosemont Bombers junior team.[1] He was a player with the inaugural Montreal Alouettes in 1946 and was part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship in 1949. He played 40 games for the Als over five seasons, having missing the 1950 season due to a contract dispute. His brother, Louis Segatore, was also a Grey Cup champion.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ CFLAPEDIA entry - Orlando Segatore
- ^ Montreal Alouettes Pack Power, Passing, Speed Ottawa Citizen, November 23, 1949
- ^ "Orlando "Ollie" Segatore". Find a Grave. Retrieved 29 July 2019.