From Braves to Senator


The 1960 Burlington Braves had many interesting individuals on the team, including newly appointed Canadian Senator David Braley. The team was coached by ex Tiger Cat Bobby Dawson.

Braley is currently the owner of the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts and the BC Lions. He owned the Hamilton Tiger Cats from 1989 to 1992.

David Braley was born in Montreal in 1941 and moved to Hamilton in 1943.

He attended Westdale High School, where his interests included hockey, track and field, rowing, football and basketball. The principal was current Braves director Stewart McDonald. He received a post-secondary education at McMaster University, in the Faculty of Science.

A prominent Hamilton-based industrialist, he is known for his philanthropism and community service. He sits on many local boards. The David Braley Athletic Centre, is a new sports venue at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, which opened up in 2007

picture: Dave Braley – fourth row – second from left

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