Gabe Patterson, in 1947 became the first African-American to play professionally for the Saskatchewan RoughRiders. He played for 2 seasons for the RoughRiders, earning all-star selections for both seasons.

Gabe Patterson, in 1947 became the first African-American to play professionally for the Saskatchewan RoughRiders. He played for 2 seasons for the RoughRiders, earning all-star selections for both seasons.