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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. March 12, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57". City News Everywhere. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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