It is with regret that the Stampeders learn of the passing of two former Calgary players.

Peter Muir, who played with the Stampeders from 1953 to 1956, passed away in Calgary on Feb. 7 at the age of 80. Bob Freeze, who played for the Calgary Bronks — the Stamps’ predecessors on the local football scene — in 1940, passed away on Jan. 15 at age 90.

Muir, a Vancouver native, joined the Stamps in 1953 and played 54 games over four seasons with the Red and White. He played offence, defence and special teams, amassing 1292 total yards — 246 receiving, 163 rushing, 307 on punt returns and 576 on kickoff returns — as well as eight interceptions and five fumble recoveries. He led the Stamps with five interceptions in 1955.

He is survived by his uncle Hugh Main, brother Rodney Maxwell-Muir (Sue), sister Bonnie Banks (Keith); children, Valorie Selland (Alan Sopczak), Denise Collins (Glenn), Glen Selland (Colleen), Greg Maxwell-Muir (Leann), Roderic Muir (Melissa); 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie.

Freeze, the son of long-time Calgary alderman Frank Freeze, played five games for the Bronks in 1940. He attended Western Canada high school and the University of Alberta, where he won the Wilson Trophy for his accomplishments in football and skiing.

He joined the army in 1942 and served as a lieutenant, training the Lovat Scouts. After the war, he completed his university, was called to the bar and commenced practising law. He also coached junior football during this time, leading the Calgary Bronks to a pair of provincial championships and one Western Canadian title.

He was president of the Calgary Booster Club in 1959 and 1960 and served as president of the Calgary Ski Club in 1961 and 1962. His dedication to fitness and development led to his appointment to the National Advisory Council for Fitness and Amateur Sport in 1963. He was named Calgary Sportsman of the Year in 1965.