| Born: | August 12, 1966 Morris, Manitoba, Canada |
|---|---|
| Died: | January 23, 2024 (aged 57) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 292 lb (132 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1992–1998 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1993 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1993, 1994 |
| Awards | 1992 - Jackie Parker Trophy |
| Honors | 1992, 1998 - Grey Cup Champion |
Bruce Covernton (August 12, 1966 – January 23, 2024) was a Canadian professional football player who was a tackle for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected first overall by the Stampeders in the 1992 Canadian College Draft.[1]
Covernton was first team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference at Weber State University.[citation needed] Bruce also attended the NFL Combine in 1991.[citation needed]
Covernton was voted the West's top rookie in 1992 and top offensive lineman in 1993.[citation needed] He twice earned division All-Star honours and was All-CFL in 1993.[citation needed] Covernton was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in 1992 and 1998.[2]
Covernton was owner and CEO of a staffing company in Calgary and involved in many local charities.[3]
Covernton died on January 23, 2024, at the age of 57.[4]
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References
- ^ "HISTORY >> Today in History >> February | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ^ "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
- ^ "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57". City News Everywhere. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
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