He maintained the CFLPA presidency until 1981 , six years after his retirement from the CFL .
In 1972 , while still an active player , Reed became the fourth president of the Canadian Football League Players ' Association ( CFLPA ) .
Reed maintained the CFLPA presidency until 1981 , six years after Reed 's retirement from the CFL .
In 1972 , while still an active player , Reed became the fourth president of the Canadian Football League Players ' Association ( CFLPA ) .