Ezzrett (Sugarfoot) Anderson, one of the first African Americans to play in the CFL, died Wednesday at age 97. The Calgary Stampeders, who Anderson played with for six seasons, made the announcement on their Twitter account. "It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Stamps legend Ezzrett (Sugarfoot) Anderson today at the age of 97 #RIPSuagrfoot," the club tweeted. It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Stamps legend Ezzrett (Sugarfoot) Anderson today at the age of 97 #RIPSuagrfoot pic.twitter.com/AUipRHto3y — @calstampedersThe six-foot-four Anderson played with Calgary from 1949 until 1955. "Woody told Les Lear I was the greatest tight end in the world," Anderson recalled in a story on the Stampeders' website.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2017 01:07 UTC