Johnny Aguirre Explained

Johnny Aguirre
Birth Date:22 August 1919
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Death Date:November 2007 (aged 88)
Death Place:Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Import:yes
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:200
Position1:Tackle
Career Highlights:
Playing Years1: -
Playing Team1:Calgary Stampeders
Nfldraftedyear:1944
Nfldraftedround:16
Nfldraftedpick:163
Nfldraftedteam:Cleveland Rams
College:Southern California
High School:Galileo HS

John Aguirre (born Juanito Aguirre; August 22, 1919 – November 2007) was a Canadian football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1948.[1] From 1948–50, Aguirre played 27 games with the Stampeders.

Previously, Aguirre attended the University of Southern California where he played college football for the USC Trojans. Aguirre was selected in the 16th round of the 1944 NFL draft by the Cleveland Rams with the 163rd overall pick.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnny Aguirre. Just Sports Stats.
  2. Book: Maher. Tod. Gill. Bob. The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. 2013. Maher Sports Media. 978-0983513667. 141.