Bob Geary (Canadian football)
| Date of birth | October 6, 1933 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Quebec Rifles |
Robert Patrick Geary (October 6, 1933 – February 17, 2001) was a player and general manager of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
After playing for the Verdun Shamcats in the Quebec Senior Football League, Geary began his professional career with the CFL Calgary Stampeders in 1955.
Geary moved to the Alouettes for the 1958 season and
Quebec Rifles of the United Football League
.
He remained with the Alouettes organization after his playing days ended in 1964, serving as an assistant coach and later assistant to General Managers
J.I. Albrecht and Marv Levy. In 1975 he became General Manager, staying in that position until 1981, when in 1982 he became the Director of Football Operations for the newly christened Concordes (he was replaced in the GM position of the new club by Joe Galat). Geary helped put together the 1974 and 1977 Grey Cup
winning teams.
Geary died on February 17, 2001. He was 67.[1]
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