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Bruce Covernton
Born:(1966-08-12)August 12, 1966
Morris, Manitoba, Canada
Died:January 23, 2024(2024-01-23) (aged 57)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Tackle
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight292 lb (132 kg)
Career history
As player
1992–1998Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1993
CFL West All-Star1993, 1994
Awards1992 - Jackie Parker Trophy

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]

References

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  1. ^ "HISTORY >> Today in History >> February | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
  2. ^ "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. March 12, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57". City News Everywhere. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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