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Fred Skelcher served Canada in both world wars, as an artillaryman in World War I and a squadron leader in the RCARF in World War II. Skelcher was a referee in the IRFU / Big Four which became the East division of the modern CFL and in the ORfU (Ontario Rugby Football League). In 1952, Skelcher became a co-owner of the Montreal Alouettes along with Charlie Stone and Roy Robertson, taking over the team from the co-founders Lew Hayman, Leo Dandurand and Eric Cradock. Fred Skelcher passed away on March 3, 1967. Skeltcher at 1954 Grey Cup - November 27, 1954 Skelcher Sells Share of Alouettes - December 8, 1954
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