1940-1941 Toronto Argonauts Died August 8, 2013 Role American football player | Name Les Ascott 1942 Toronto Navy Bulldogs Positions Tackle, Guard | |
Date of birth (1921-10-02)October 2, 1921 Place of birth Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Date of death August 8, 2013(2013-08-08) (aged 91) Place of death Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | ||
Leslie Ascott (October 2, 1921 – August 8, 2013) was a former professional football player with the Canadian Football League Toronto Argonauts for 11 seasons. Ascott primarily played the offensive tackle position with the Argos and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams.
In 1981 Ascott was inducted into the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame.
In a 2004 ceremony at Rogers Centre, Ascott's jersey number 52 was retired and his name was added to the Argonauts' Wall of Honour.
Ascott lived in Peterborough, with his wife of 50 years, Irene. He had two children, Terry and Barbara, and three granddaughters. He died August 8, 2013 in his hometown.
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