John William Shore (c. 1924 – March 21, 1973), better known as Johnny Shore, was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1950.Stats Crew: Johnny Shore He had previously played football for the Toronto Varsity Blues at the University of Toronto.The Ottawa Journal, 28 October 1949, pg. 24
Prior to university, Shore attended the Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa before enrolling in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.The Ottawa Citizen, 11 June 1949, pg. 17The Ottawa Citizen, 29 April 1943, pg. 20The Ottawa Citizen, 13 April 1944, pg. 2 He withdrew from active service aged 21 in order to play for the Carleton Ravens, before transferring to the University of Toronto.Ravens News: Johnny Shore Becomes First Ravens Football Player to Make Pro Debut in ’49 He later moved to London, Ontario and died in March 1973.
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External links Pro Football Archives: Johnny Shore