John Ross (curler)

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John Ross (born February 19 1938)[ citation needed ] is a Canadian former curler. He was the third on the 1967 Brier Champion team, representing Ontario (skipped by Alf Phillips, Jr.). The team later went on to finish third at the World Championships of that year. [1]

He is not to be confused with John R. Ross and John K. Ross, curlers from Northern Ontario.

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References

  1. Alfie Phillips had a good time on and off the ice: [FIN Edition] Neil MacCarl Toronto Star. Toronto Star [Toronto, Ont] 23 Feb 1987: D8.