Joe Atwell was an owner of the Montreal Alouettes for five years from 1965 to 1969..  Atwell was first a co-owner, with Ted Workman, for three years (1965-67) and then the majority owner for two years (1968-69)  Atwell finally sold the team to Sam Berger in 1970.  Atwell also served as the Alouttes GM for two seasons (1966-67) and as the team President from 1966 to 1969.

Joe Atwell passed away on December 13, 1988.

Joe Atwell Says Let's Improve the Product - August 6, 1966

Atwell Takes Sole Ownership of Alouettes - November 14, 1967