Leo Dandurand Trophy

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The Leo Dandurand Trophy is a Canadian Football League trophy awarded to the Most Outstanding Lineman in the East Division. The winner of this trophy is chosen from a group of nominees, one from each team in the East Division. Either the winner of this trophy or the winner of the DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy will also receive the Canadian Football League Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award.

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In 1995, as part of the failed American Expansion, this trophy was given to the South Division's Most Outstanding Lineman.

Prior to 1974 the CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award was awarded to both outstanding defensive players and outstanding linemen in the East Division.

The trophy is named after Leo Dandurand, co-founder of the Montreal Alouettes.

Leo Dandurand Trophy winners

Outstanding Lineman in the East Division prior to the trophy

CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award in the East Division prior to the 1974

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