Ted Frechette
| Date of birth | January 4, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Date of death | August 1, 2024 (aged 84) |
| Place of death | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Canada university | Alberta |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1962–1963 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards | 1962 - Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy |
Theodore Daniel Frechette (January 4, 1940 – August 1, 2024)[1] was a Canadian football player who played as a defensive back with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League from 1962 to 1963.[2]
A graduate of the University of Alberta, Frechette joined the Eskimos in 1962, and on the strength of his one interception and 13 punt returns for 110 yards, won the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy as top rookie in the west (when only Canadians were eligible for the award.)[3] He played one more season with the Eskimos, returning 2 punts.
References
[edit]- ^ Theodore Daniel Frechette's obituary
- ^ FANBASE entry : Ted Frechette Archived 2013-01-23 at archive.today
- ^ 1962 CFL Record Book