About Bruce Covernton
Lived 1966 – 2024 (aged 57). Bruce Covernton was a Canadian canadian football player.
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.
Covernton was first team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference at Weber State University. Bruce also attended the NFL Combine in 1991.
Covernton 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.
Covernton was owner and CEO of Champion staffing company in Calgary and involved in many local charities.
Covernton died on January 23, 2024, at the age of 57.
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Who was Bruce Covernton?
Canadian football player
When was Bruce Covernton born?
Bruce Covernton was born on 12 April 1966 in Morris.
When did Bruce Covernton die?
Bruce Covernton died on 23 January 2024 in Calgary.
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Bruce Covernton was a canadian football player.
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Bruce Covernton was Canadian.
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