Bob Bronk

Bob Bronk (born November 18, 1959) is a Canadian former professional football fullback who played five seasons with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIAU football at Queen's University.

Early life Bob Bronk was born on November 18, 1959, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Professional career Bronk was a territorial protection of the Toronto Argonauts in the 1981 CFL draft. He officially signed with the Argonauts on March 17, 1982. Bronk missed the majority of the 1983 season after suffering torn knee ligaments. On November 27, 1983, the Argonauts won the 71st Grey Cup in Bronk's absence, beating the BC Lions by a score of 18–17. Bronk was named a CFL East All-Star in 1985. He dressed in 70 games overall for the Argonauts from 1982 to 1986, recording career totals of 108 carries for 419 yards and three touchdowns, and 134 receptions for 1,279 yards and eight touchdowns. Bronk requested a trade on March 26, 1987.

In April 1987, Bronk and Tony Antunovic were traded to the Montreal Alouettes for Tony Johns and future considerations. However, the Alouettes folded one day before the start of the regular season.

Personal life Bronk later became the president of the Canadian Football League Alumni Association. He has also served as the CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat.

Bronk, his son, and his father have all competed in the Manitoba Marathon.