Jay Roberts

Jay Roberts played seven years at tight end for the Ottawa Rough Riders and his offensive stats parallel the rise of the tight end as an offensive weapon in the CFL in the 1960s. Robert's use as a pass receiver went up in each of his first five seasons. Roberts had 9 catches in his rookie season in 1964, and those numbers went up in the next four years to hit a high of 32 catches in 1968. Roberts slipped back in 1969, but in his final season Roberts was on pace for his best season ever with 16 catches in just 5 games. Roberts won two Grey Cups with the Rough Riders (1968 and 1969) and lost onece (1966). Roberts stayed in Ottawa after his football career was over, working for the federal government. Jay Roberts passed away on October 6, 2010 at the age of 67 after a long battle with cancer.

Woul Never Be Pro They Said - October 3, 1964

Jay Roberts In Fight For His Life - Toronto Sun

Upbeat Player Part Of Two Cup Champions

Roberts Loses Battle With Cancer - Calgary Sun

Riders Legend Jay Roberts Leaves Beautiful Gift

GP and Receiving
Team Year GP Rec Yds Avg Long TD
OTT 1964 13 9 138 15.3 28 1
OTT 1965 14 11 159 14.5 35 0
OTT 1966 14 18 286 15.9 30 1
OTT 1967 14 21 309 14.7 37 1
OTT 1968 14 32 566 17.7 38 1
OTT 1969 14 8 148 14.5 29 3
OTT 1970 5 16 198 12.4 29 0

 

Kickoff Returns
Year Team KOR Yds Avg TD Long
1964 OTT 2 2 1 0 2
1965 OTT 0 0 0 0 0
1966 OTT 2 2 1 0 2
1967 OTT 0 0 0 0 0
1968 OTT 0 0 0 0 0
1969 OTT 0 0 0 0 0
1970 OTT 0 0 0 0 0

 

Fumbles
Year Team F FL OFR
1964 OTT 1
 
1965 OTT 1
 
1966 OTT 1
 
1967 OTT 0
 
1968 OTT 1 1 1
1969 OTT 0 0
0
1970 OTT 0 0
0

 

1970 OPC Jay Roberts

Jay Roberts

Jay Roberts