| Full Name:
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| Nickname:
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Bob |
| Birthday:
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November 21, 1931 |
| Position(s) Played :
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Offensive Guard |
| Years & Teams Played:
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BC Lions 1956 – 1960
Toronto Argonauts 1961 |
| Jersey Number:
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55 |
| Started My Football Career:
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McGillUniversity 1950 and
UBC 1952 – 1954 |
| HomeTown:
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Sault Saint Marie, Ontario |
| Grey Cups:
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None |
| Career Accomplishments:
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Captain of the UBC team for three years
First UBC player to be picked to the first All-Star of Evergreen Conference Nominee for Rookie of the Year for the BC Lions in 1956 |
| Best Moment in Career:
|
Being a member of the BC Lions |
| Favourite Football Story:
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In 1961 we were the first CFL team to play an exhibition game against the St Louis NFL team – rules were split! |
| Toughest Opponent Player:
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They were all tough! |
| Favourite CFL Player:
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Norm Fieldgate and Cookie Gilchrist – two terrific players and terrific individuals |
| Favourite Coach:
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Clem Crowe |
| Career after Football:
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International Sales & Marketing |
| Life After Football:
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Married the lovely Kathleen and had 3 children and 8 grandchildren
Many years enjoying golf and travel |
| Special Message to the Fans:
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My heart and support is still with the BC Lions! |