Art Darch was a excellent athlete, and besides playing football was a standout at Track & Field.  Darch actually turned down a Track & Field scholarship at Michigan to play football.  Darch joined the Tiger-Cats in 1953 and was quickly a starting Offensive Guard.  Darch remained with the Tiger-Cats through the 1957 season.  He missed the 1958-59 seasons due to injuries, but came back to play two seasons for the Toronto Argos in1960 and 1961.  Art Darch was elected into the Niagra Virtual Hall of FAme in 2003.

Art Darch passed away in April, 2013.

Tiger-Cats Saddened by Passing of Art Darch - April 5, 2013