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Rubin Ludwig (c. 1920 – July 5, 1991) was a
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professional
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player who played for the
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and
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. He played in 4 Grey Cups with Winnipeg in 1941 and 1945, winning in 1941. Also played with Calgary in 1947 and 1948. He again won the
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with the Stampeders in 1948. He previously played junior football in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He died after a long illness in 1991.SALLY LUDWIG
''Winnipeg Free Press''.


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