Rob Ford Football

5 lowlights from Rob Ford's football coaching days

New documents obtained by the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail via a freedom of information request reveal that Rob Ford's tenure as the football coach for the Don Bosco Eagles was at least as troubled as his time in the big chair at city hall. In fact, it'd be difficult to imagine a high school coaching scenario more dramatic than Ford's time with the Eagles. Of the various highlights from the documents obtained, a report entitled "Critical incidents involving Mayor Ford" alleges these startling events:

  • He showed up drunk for practice.
  • He made his players roll around in goose shit.
  • He threatened a teacher.
  • He organized an unauthorized trip to Peterborough.
  • He bribed caretakers to keep the school open later.

Despite all this, it wasn't until a television interview with Sun News back in spring 2013 that the school board decided to can the mayor. "A lot of these kids come from gangs, they come from broken homes, the stories you would hear would bring a tear to your eye," Ford is said in that notorious segment. The mayor was ultimately fired on May 22nd.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in City

Transit disruptions and events will make for chaotic weekend getting around Toronto

Campaign to fire TTC CEO Rick Leary gaining momentum

Toronto's next iconic bridge just started construction

Federal workers required to be in office three days a week and Canadians aren't happy

Parasitic 'vampire fish' populations about to explode in Ontario lakes and rivers

Canada Dental Benefit now accepting more people and here's who can apply

Toronto's top doctor doubles down on plan to decriminalize all drugs for personal use

Ontario might have to wait another whole month for sizzling summer weather