Career
A graduate of Mount Allison University, Black joined the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1963. In total, he rushed for 1309 yards, caught 28 passes and scored 12 touchdowns.
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He was the starting punter during his rookie season (79 punts for a 369 yard average) and on the strength of his kicking won the Gruen Trophy as best rookie in the East (this at a time when only Canadians were eligible for the award) He later developed into a reliable reserve fullback, his best year being 1965 when he rushed for 480 yards. In his final season the Riders were Grey Cup champions.
