Tom Clements

Class of 1994

Tom Clements was the starting quarterback at the University of Notre Dame, and was fourth in the balloting for the Heisman Trophy (awarded to the player who is deemed the most outstanding in the NCAA).

During Clements’ Canadian football career, he had a career total 2,807 pass completions for 39,041 yards and a tremendous 61 per cent completion average.

Clements was the league leader in pass attempts/completions and yardage in 1987.

Playing Career

Ottawa Rough Riders
1975 - 1978
Saskatchewan Roughriders
1979
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1979, 1981 - 1983
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1983 - 1987

Awards/Honours

  • All-Eastern Quarterback
    1975 - 1977, 1979, 1981
  • Frank M. Gibson Trophy
    1975
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Rookie
    1975
  • Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
    1981
  • All-Western Quarterback
    1984, 1987
  • All-Canadian Quarterback
    1984, 1987
  • Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
    1987
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Player
    1987
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1976, 1984
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1976, 1984