Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Ron Aboud is among the most accomplished quarterbacks in Concordia Stingers history and a defining leader of the program’s modern era. A starter from his first game in 1987 through 1991 and team captain for three seasons, he never missed a game and graduated as the conference’s all-time leader in career completions and passing yards.

Ron was a conference nominee for national Rookie of the Year, a three-time Shrine Bowl MVP, a two-time All-Conference selection and a second-team All-Canadian quarterback in 1990. That year, he earned the Alouette Alumni Award as Quebec’s top university football player and was a Hec Crighton Trophy conference nominee as national MVP, confirming his status among the elite quarterbacks in Canadian university football.

Recognized for both academic and athletic excellence, he received multiple leadership and dedication awards. They include the Fondation de l’Athlète d’Excellence du Québec entrance scholarship, the Russ Blackwell Trophy for Most Dedicated Player and the Merit Award for Commitment to Excellence in Varsity Sport.

Ron finished his playing career as a professional starting quarterback and team captain of the Aix-en-Provence Argonautes in France. Beyond that, he made lasting contributions as a championship-winning coach at Vanier College, developing future university all-star quarterbacks