Peter McPharland was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He was a running back.
 McPharland c. 1944 at St. Michael's | |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s) | RB |
| CJFL | St. Michael's College |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1948 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1949 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Honors | 1949 - Grey Cup Champion |
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
edit- ^ CFLAPEDIA entry - Peter McPharland
- ^ Alouettes Dump Argonauts, 17 to 8, Windsor Daily Star, October 8, 1948
- ^ 2011 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
- ^ Montreal Alouettes Pack Power, Passing, Speed Ottawa Citizen, November 23, 1949