Frank Clair

Frank Clair
Statue of Frank Clair in TD Place Stadium
Born:(1917-05-12)May 12, 1917
Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
Died:April 3, 2005(2005-04-03) (aged 87)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)End
CollegeOhio State
Career history
As administrator
1970–1978Ottawa Rough Riders
As coach
1946Miami (OH) (assistant)
1947Purdue (ends)
1948–1949Buffalo
1950–1954Toronto Argonauts
1956–1969Ottawa Rough Riders
As player
1941Washington Redskins
Career stats

Frank James Clair (May 12, 1917 – April 3, 2005) was an American gridiron football player, coach, and executive. Nicknamed "the Professor" for his ability to recognize and develop talent, he served as a head coach in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts from 1950 to 1954 and the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1956 to 1969. Clair ranks third all-time in CFL history with 147 regular season wins and first in postseason victories with 27. He is also tied for the most Grey Cup championships won by a head coach with five. He won the Annis Stukus Trophy as the CFL's coach of the year in 1966 and 1969.