George McGowan
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Born in Bethesda, Maryland on March 10, 1948, he grew up Glendale, California. McGowan attended University of Kansas and played for the Jayhawks for two years. In 1968 he had great success as a receiver, with 32 receptions for 592 yards and five touchdowns. In 1969 he was moved to defensive back, and was less impressive.
He would play 8 season in Edmonton. In his first year, 1971, he caught 49 passes for 827 yards, and 54 for 1015 yards the next season. 1973 was one of his greatest years, and his 81 catches for 1,123 yards won him the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.If the Eskimos needed a big play, chances are they got it from George McGowan. A standout at Kansas University, McGowan signed with Edmonton in 1971 and would enjoy eight record setting seasons with the Green and Gold. Winner of the Schenley Most Outstanding Player Award in 1973, McGowan caught 81 passes for 1,123 yards and 9 TDs. In 1975, McGowan posted 98 receptions for 1,472 yards and 8 TDs. He is still second on the CFL's all-time list for most catches in a regular season game with 15 receptions for 249 yards. A three time CFL All-Star and West Division All-Star (1973, '75,'76), McGowan appeared in five Grey Cup games in eight seasons and was on the winning team twice (1975,'78). In 1985, McGowan's name was added to the prestigious Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium. He joined the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
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