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Silver Quilty
1891 – 1976
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySylvester Patrick "Silver" Quilty was a Canadian football player, referee, coach and sport administrator. As a player, he won the Yates Cup in 1907 with the Ottawa Gee-Gees football team, and was credited as the first man to play the flying wing position. He also played with the Ottawa Rough Riders, and the McGill Redmen football team. After his playing career, he became a football referee and officiated the 10th Grey Cup, and also coached the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 8, 1891
Renfrew
Date of death
December 2, 1976
Ottawa
Citizenship
Canada
Occupations & fields
Canadian football player
Awards & honours
Canada's Sports Hall of FameCanadian Football Hall of Fame
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