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Frank Clair
Frank J. Clair (May 12 1917 - April 3 2005) was a coach in the Canadian Football League, nicknamed "the Professor" for his ability to recognize and develop talent.
He was born in Hamilton, Ohio in 1917 and played football at Ohio State University. During the 1950s, he coached the Toronto Argonauts to two Grey Cups in 1950 and 1952.
In 1956, he joined the Ottawa Rough Riders. As coach, Clair led them to Grey Cups in 1960, 1968 and 1969. While he was general manager, the team won Grey Cups in 1973 and 1976. After he was let go in 1978, the team won no more Grey Cups. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1981.
Frank Clair Stadium at Lansdowne Park was renamed in his honour in 1993.
He died in Sarasota, Florida on April 3, 2005 at the age of 87.
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