Sylvester Patrick "Silver" Quilty was a Canadian football player, referee, coach and sport administrator. As a player, he won the Yates Cup in 1907 with the Ottawa Gee-Gees football team, and was credited as the first man to play the flying wing position. He also played with the Ottawa Rough Riders, and the McGill Redmen football team. After his playing career, he became a football referee and officiated the 10th Grey Cup, and also coached the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Silver Quilty
Quilty with the 1912 Ottawa Gee-Gees football team (top row, third from left)
The Allan Cup was the championship trophy for amateur senior ice hockey in Canada.
Quilty in 1924
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees football team represents the University of Ottawa in the sport of Canadian football. The Gee-Gees compete in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference of U Sports. Football at the University of Ottawa began in 1881, it was one of the first established football programs in Canada.
1912 Garnet and Grey varsity football team. Coached by Father William Stanton (top left).
Varsity Oval, as pictured in 1953. The original home to the Garnet and Grey.