Bruce Covernton Explained

Bruce Covernton
Import:n
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:292
Birth Date:12 August 1966
Birth Place:Morris, Manitoba, Canada
Death Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Position1:Tackle
Career Highlights:
Cflwestallstar:,
Awards:1992 - Jackie Parker Trophy
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:Calgary Stampeders

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. Bruce also attended the NFL Combine in 1991.

Covernton was voted the West's top rookie in 1992 and top offensive lineman in 1993. He twice earned division All-Star honours and was All-CFL in 1993. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HISTORY >> Today in History >> February | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League . 2010-10-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120915015847/http://www.cfl.ca/page/his_today_feb . 2012-09-15 .
  2. Web site: A second look at first picks. 2015-03-12. Calgary Stampeders. 2016-07-05.
  3. Web site: The Leadership Team. Big Fish Staffing. May 15, 2018.
  4. News: Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57 . 23 January 2024 . City News Everywhere . 23 January 2024.