Ted Courtney

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Ted Courtney
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) G/T
Career history
As player
1945 1948 Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards

Ted Courtney was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1945, 1946 and 1947. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Ted Courtney football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. "1947 Toronto Argonauts (IRFU) - Pro Football Archives".