Born in St. Catherines, Ontario, Matt Anthony played Offensive End and was a member of the inaugral 1946 Montreal Alouettes team.  Anthony moved to Ottawa for 1947 and was named an East All-Star at End in that year.  Anthony remained with Ottawa for 1948 before going West to play for the Regina Roughriders (the name change to Saskatchewan came a few years later).  Anthony won a West All-Star in his first season with Regina. Anthony also played for the Roughriders in 1950, which is the only year receiving stats are available for Anthony as the West first kept individual stats in 1950, while the East didn't start until 1954 other than scoring stats.  Anthony returned to Ottawa in 1951 and helped the Eastern Rough Riders to beat his previous team (Saskatchwan) in the 1951 Grey Cup.  It was Anthony's second Grey Cup appearance, having been with Ottawa when they lost to Calgary in 1948.   Anthony played two more years with Ottawa (1952-53) before retiring.  Anthony was described by former teammates as tough, hardworking and fair.  After retiring from playing, Anthony became involved in coaching, first at the university level with the Ottawa Gee-Gees for 15 years from 1954 to 1969 and later at the junior level with the Ottawa Sooners (1971).  Matt Anthony passed away on July 13, 2000.

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Obituary for Matt Anthony from the Ottawa Citizen

Bio for Matt Anthony from the Ottawa Gee-Gees

Anthony Joins Ottawa - August 5, 1947

Anthony Wins All East First Team All-Star - November 14, 1947

Anthony To Stay With Riders - May 11, 1948

Anthony Signs With Regina Roughriders - June 14, 1949

Anthony Rejoins Ottawa - April 19, 1951

Anthony had six career touchdowns which were worth 5 points at the time.