About Chester McCance
Lived 1911 – 1956 (aged 45). Chester McCance was a Canadian canadian football player.
Chester "Ches" McCance (February 19, 1915 – May 8, 1956), was a Canadian football wide receiver and placekicker who played thirteen seasons in professional football, mainly for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In 1976 he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and in 2004 he was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
McCance also curled, and represented Quebec at the 1952 and 1953 Macdonald Briers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chester McCance?
Canadian football player (1911-1956)
When was Chester McCance born?
Chester McCance was born on 15 February 1911 in Winnipeg.
When did Chester McCance die?
Chester McCance died on 8 May 1956 in Winnipeg.
What was Chester McCance's occupation?
Chester McCance was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Chester McCance?
Chester McCance was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chester McCance. https://biography.guide/chester-mccance/
MLA: "Chester McCance." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chester-mccance/.
Chicago: "Chester McCance." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chester-mccance/.
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