| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 12, 1942 Mattawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1963, 1966 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1964 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Awards and highlights | |
Rene (Rip) Riopelle (born April 12, 1942) is a Canadian former professional football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes. He won the Grey Cup with the Tiger-Cats in 1963. [1] He previously played football for the North Bay Tiger-Cats. He is a member of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame. [2]