 Statue of Frank Clair in TD Place Stadium | |
| Born: | May 12, 1917 Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 3, 2005 (aged 87) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | End |
| College | Ohio State |
| Career history | |
| As administrator | |
| 1970–1978 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| As coach | |
| 1946 | Miami (OH) (assistant) |
| 1947 | Purdue (ends) |
| 1948–1949 | Buffalo |
| 1950–1954 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1956–1969 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| As player | |
| 1941 | Washington Redskins |
| Career stats | |
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Frank James Clair (May 12, 1917 – April 3, 2005) was an American gridiron football player, coach, and executive. Nicknamed "the Professor" for his ability to recognize and develop talent, he served as a head coach in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts from 1950 to 1954 and the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1956 to 1969. Clair ranks third all-time in CFL history with 147 regular season wins and first in postseason victories with 27. He is also tied for the most Grey Cup championships won by a head coach with five. He won the Annis Stukus Trophy as the CFL's coach of the year in 1966 and 1969.