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| Positions | Linebacker • Punter |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1940-03-24)March 24, 1940 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | January 8, 2026(2026-01-08) (aged 85) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Tulsa |
| Career history | |
| 1962–1974 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Jim Furlong (March 24, 1940 – January 8, 2026) was a Canadian professional football outside linebacker and punter who played thirteen seasons for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League from 1962 to 1974.[1]
Background
Furlong was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 24, 1940. He died on January 8, 2026, at the age of 85.[2]
College football
Furlong played college football at the University of Tulsa.
Calgary
Furlong played outside linebacker and punter for the Calgary Stampeders throughout his 13-year career from 1962 to 1974. Furlong was a part of the Stampeders' 1971 Grey Cup championship team which defeated Toronto.[3] Furlong was also a member of the team that played in the 56th Grey Cup of 1968 and the 58th Grey Cup of 1970, losing to the Ottawa Rough Riders and to the Montreal Alouettes.
References
- ^ Ends Career
- ^ "Former all-star linebacker, Grey Cup champion with Stamps, Jim Furlong, dead at 85". CTV News. January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stamps win Grey 14-11
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