Jake Gaudaur
For the former world champion sculler see Jake Gaudaur Snr.
Jacob Gill "Jake" Gaudaur, Jr., OC (October 5, 1920 – December 4, 2007) was a Canadian Football League (CFL) player, executive, and commissioner. His 45-year career in Canadian football, including 16 years as the league's fourth commissioner, oversaw the start of the modern era of professional Canadian football.
| Jake Gaudaur | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Gill Gaudaur, Jr. (1920-10-05)October 5, 1920 Orillia, Ontario |
| Died | December 4, 2007(2007-12-04) (aged 87) Burlington, Ontario |
| Cause of death | prostate cancer |
| Residence | Burlington, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Title | CFL Commissioner |
| Term | 1968–1984 |
| Predecessor | Allan McEachern |
| Successor | Douglas Mitchell |
| Board member of | Canadian Football League, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame |
| Date of birth: | (1920-10-05)October 5, 1920 |
| Place of birth: | Orillia, Ontario, Canada |
| Date of death: | December 4, 2007(2007-12-04) (aged 87) |
| Place of death: | Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Commissioner |
| Organizations | |
| As administrator: | |
| 1968–1984 | CFL |
| As player: | |
| 1940 1941 1945–1946 1947 1948–1949 1950–1953 |
Hamilton Tigers Toronto Argonauts Toronto Indians Montreal Alouettes Hamilton Tigers Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards: | |
| Honors: | |
| Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 1984 | |
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