Bruce Covernton
| Date of birth | April 12, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Morris, Manitoba |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 292 lb (132 kg) |
| University | Manitoba |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1992–1998 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1993 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1993, 1994 |
| Awards | 1982 - Jackie Parker Trophy |
| Honors | 1992, 1998 - Grey Cup Champion |
Bruce Covernton (born April 12, 1966 in Morris, Manitoba) is a former professional Canadian Football League player. He was selected first overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 1992 Canadian College Draft.[1]
Bruce 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]
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". 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.
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