Jake Dunplap was born in Ottawa in 1925 and attended St. Patrick's HIgh School and College. Later, Dunlap would go on to law school at Osgood Hall and a highly successful career as a lawyer and businessman. Dunlap played mainly at tackle (r Middle as they called it back then), going both ways. Dunlap began his football career in 1944 with the Ottawa Trojans of the ORFU - the Big Four / IRFU had suspended play due to the war. With the war over and the Big Four back in Business, Dunlap joined the Ottawa Rough Riders where he would play four seasons until 1948. In 1949, Dunlap went to Toronto and Osgood Hall to pursue his law degree and also he suited up for the Argonauts for two seasons (1949-1950) and was with the Argos when they won the Grey Cup in 1950. The Grey Cup that year has been dubbed the "Mud Bowl" for the terrible field conditions after a snowstorm left the field in a mess. Dunlap is famous for blocking a Winnipeg kick during that game which led to tthe only touchdown of th game and a 13-0 Toronto victory. Dunlap returned to play for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1951 and won his second consecutive Grey Cup with the Riders. Dunlap then played in Hamilton in 1952 and returned to Ottawa for a third stint and his final two years of football as a player in 1953 and 1954. Dunlap was known both as a tough player and a for his great sense of humour. With respect to the toughness, Dunlap had his nose broken so often that he became the first football player to wear a grill on his helmet. After leaving football as a player, Dunlap served as the Ottawa General Manager from 1979 when he took over from Frank Clair until 1982. Jake Dunlap passed away on October 17, 2010.

Jake Dunlap In Wikipedia

Dunlap Going To Toronto - June 3, 1949

Dunlap Cut From Ottawa - September 12, 1951

Jake Dunlap Returns To Riders' Fold - September 28, 1951

Clair Fired, Dunlap Takes Over - December 15, 1978

Dunlap Upstages Dixon On Podium - November 19, 1981

Brancato Takes Over As Dunlap Steps Down - January 4, 1983

On The Ball And Quick With a Quip

Football Star Was A Remarkable Individual

Former CFL Player, Manager Passes Away

Former Player, GM Dunlap Dies at 85