- Chris Isaac (QB), Ottawa Rough Riders 1981 - Cedric Minter (RB), Toronto Argonauts 1980 - Dave Newman (SB), Toronto Argonauts 1979 - Martin Cox (WR), Ottawa Rough Riders 1978 - Ben Zambiasi (LB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1977 - Mike Murphy (RB), Ottawa Rough Riders 1976 - Neil Lumsden (RB), Toronto Argonauts 1975 - Tom Clements (QB), Ottawa Rough Riders Outstanding Rookie in the East Division prior to the trophy 1974 - Sam Cvijanovich (LB), Toronto Argonauts 1973 - Johnny Rodgers (WR), Montreal Alouettes 1972 - Chuck Ealey (QB), Hamilton Tiger-Cats See Gruen Trophy to view other recipients of an award given to the most outstanding rookie in the East Division. References CFL Publications: 2011 Facts, Figures & Records'' Canadian Football League trophies and awards