| Birth date | July 30, 1937 |
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| Birth place | Verdun, Quebec, Canada |
| Death date | December 22, 2021 (aged 84) |
| Death place | Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada |
| Cis | McGill |
| Position 1 | Defensive back |
| Import | no |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 1 |
| Weight lbs | 190 |
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| Playing years 1 | – |
| Playing team 1 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
John Joseph Poirier (July 30, 1937 – December 22, 2021)[1] was an all-star and Grey Cup champion football player in the CFL for twelve years with the Ottawa Rough Riders.[2][3]
He played as a defensive back for the Riders and was a part of three Grey Cup winning teams and was a 5-time Eastern all-star.[4] He never missed a game in the 12 years he played.[citation needed]