Orillia born Jake Gaudaur
February 5, 2024
Jacob “Jake” Gill Gaudaur Jr. longest serving CFL Commissioner
On my walk in Orillia, Ontario, at St. Andrew’s and St. James’ Cemetery—just behind the grave of music legend Gordon Lightfoot—I discovered the final resting place of another Canadian icon: longtime CFL Commissioner,Jake Gaudaur. Born in Orillia, Jake was the son of Jake Gaudaur Sr., a Canadian national rowing champion. Like his father, Jake Jr. […]