Pierre Desjardins

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Birthplace= Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Position=Guard Tackle
College=University of Wyoming
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years=1966-1971
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Pierre Desjardins (born October 28, 1941) is a former professional football player with the Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes. Desjardins was an offensive lineman at the guard and tackle positions during his six year career (1966-1971) with the club. Desjardins' jersey #63 is one of seven retired by the Alouettes.cite web | url = http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2005/06/22/pringle050622.html| accessdate = 2007-05-09 | author = | title = Pringle's No. 27 retired by Als | publisher = CBC.ca | date = 2005-07-02]

Desjardins is currently a Canadian businessman, previously serving on the board of directors for Canadian businesses such as Domtar, Labatt Brewing Company, and Imperial Tobacco.cite web | url = http://www.empireclubfoundation.com/details.asp?SpeechID=2111&FT=yes | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | author = Jackman, Dr. Frederic | title = The Future Is Not What It Was (Introduction) | publisher = The Empire Club | date = 1994-01-13]

College career

Desjardins was born and raised in Montreal, and played amateur Canadian football for the Quebec Junior Football League Rosemont Bombers.cite web | url = http://www.qjfl.ca/english/graduates.html | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | author = | title = Notable Graduates | publisher = Quebec Junior Football League (QJFL.ca) | date = ] He played collegiately at the University of Wyoming prior to joining the Als.cite web | url = http://www.empireclubfoundation.com/details.asp?SpeechID=2111&FT=yes | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | author = Jackman, Dr. Frederic | title = The Future Is Not What It Was (Introduction) | publisher = The Empire Club | date = 1994-01-13]

Professional football career

Following his graduation from Wyoming, where he earned a business degree, Desjardins returned to Montreal and began his professional career with the CFL Alouettes in 1966.cite web | url = http://www.empireclubfoundation.com/details.asp?SpeechID=2111&FT=yes | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | author = Jackman, Dr. Frederic | title = The Future Is Not What It Was (Introduction) | publisher = The Empire Club | date = 1994-01-13] Desjardins was an offensive lineman at the guard and tackle positions during his six year career (1966-1971) with the Als, helping to protect Alouettes quarterback Sonny Wade for the majority of his career with the club.

Desjardins, as co-captain of the team (along with co-captain, Larry Fairholm), helped turn around a then-mediocre Alouettes team, eventually reaching and winning the Grey Cup in 1970. Desjardins retired following the Alouettes' 1971 CFL season.

Post-football career

Following his playing days, Desjardins was a sportscaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Company. He also served as an executive with Canadian companies such as Domtar, Labatt Brewing Company, and Imperial Tobacco.cite web | url = http://www.empireclubfoundation.com/details.asp?SpeechID=2111&FT=yes | accessdate = 2007-05-09 | author = Jackman, Dr. Frederic | title = The Future Is Not What It Was (Introduction) | publisher = The Empire Club | date = 1994-01-13]

References

External links

* [http://www.montrealalouettes.com/ Montreal Alouettes - official site]