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My Football Story

“Gerry Organ, an overlooked and rejected college football player from the University of Guelph, has become Canada’s most prominent placement kicker.”

– Terry Jones, Edmonton Journal

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Relive the Highlights

The Run (1976)

We were huge underdogs to those pesky Green Riders from the prairies! But what we had was Team Grit and Hidden Talent leading to “The Catch”

The Kick (1980)

We were not a good team. We were about to miss the Playoffs for the first time in 10 years. But then… this happened

The Loss (1981)

Again in 1981, the Rough Riders of Ottawa were overwhelming underdogs against the mighty Edmonton Eskimos. Oh, what a ‘tragic’ ending to that unforgettable game in Montreal

1968 – 1983

Football Career

Gerry unexpectedly became a professional football player. However, at the time of his retirement he was second in all-time C.F.L. scoring and is a member of the City of Ottawa, University of Guelph, City of Etobicoke and O.U.A.A. Halls of Fame.

1968

Guelph Gryphons

Gerry played four enjoyable years of football for the Mighty Gryphons with some distinction, but was not drafted by the CFL. His two buddies, Bud Fulusewch and Pat Lett, were.

1971 – 1983

Ottawa Rough Riders

From 1971 to 1983, Gerry played professional football for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the C.F.L.

1973 & 1976

Grey Cup Championship

In 1973 and 1976 he played on Grey Cup Championship teams, was voted the Outstanding Canadian Player in 1973 and at the time of his retirement was second in all-time C.F.L. scoring. He has been appointed to four Halls of Fame and is the all-time scoring leader for Ottawa.

1967 – 1971

Guelph Gryphons

Gerry played four enjoyable years of football for the Mighty Gryphons with some distinction, but was not drafted by the CFL. His two buddies, Bud Fulusewch and Pat Lett, were.

1971 – 1983

Ottawa Rough Riders

From 1971 to 1983, Gerry played professional football for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the C.F.L.

1973 & 1976

Grey Cup Championship

In 1973 and 1976 he played on Grey Cup Championship teams, was voted the Outstanding Canadian Player in 1973 and at the time of his retirement was second in all-time C.F.L. scoring. He has been appointed to four Halls of Fame and is the all-time scoring leader for Ottawa.

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Stories & Interviews

CFL Jeff Hunt and Gerry Organ Interview (2016)

Gerry Organ is in Newfoundland being interviewed by Paul Harrington from Bell Media with regard to the feature on how, many years ago, Gerry influenced the choice of Jeff Hunt to go into football. Gerry was speaking to a group of high schoolers and Jeff was only 14 years old at the time.

The Clock with Jeff Hunt (1981)

The Lord works in wondrous ways. How a visit to Labrador City in 1981 could have any connection to the President of the REDBLACKS and TSN some 38 years later.