Bruce Covernton

Bruce Covernton
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
	2× Grey Cup champion (1992, 1998);
CFL All-Star	1993
CFL West All-Star	1993, 1994
Awards	1992 - 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

^ "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.

[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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