William C. Foulds (October 8, 1887 – May 14, 1954) was a

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player, coach, referee, and administrator who was the head coach of the

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for three seasons. He was the Vice President of the CRU from 1933 to 1936 and was the President in 1921 and 1937. He was the Head Referee of the Big Four for a long time after his playing career was over. He died on May 14, 1954 at the age of 66. Foulds was a charter member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

Early life

Playing career

Foulds started his playing career with the

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in the 1900s. He was with them when they won the 1st and

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. After 1910, he became the coach of the

following the retirement of Joe Lee. He would bring the Argonauts to the 3rd Grey Cup, but would lose to his former team, the Toronto Varsity Blues. He was their

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for the next few years and became their coach again in 1914. He was the Co-Coach in 1915 along with

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. He later became a referee and was the Head Referee of the Big Four until his death in 1954.

Later career

In 1921 and in 1937 he was the CRU President. He was their vice president from 1933 to 1936. He was also their chairman for a long time. He was a charter member for the

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in 1963.

Death

Foulds died on May 14, 1954 at the age of 66 from a heart attack.

Early life

Playing career

Later career

Death

References

Further reading