About George Bossy
Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 85). George Bossy was a Canadian canoeist.
George Bossy (May 21, 1927 – October 29, 2012) was a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of eighth in the C-1 1000 m event at Melbourne in 1956. Having moved to Montreal when he was young, Bossy was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in 1952 out of McGill University and played one game with the Alouettes in 1952.
He died in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico on October 29, 2012. He is the uncle of Mike Bossy, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Bossy?
Canadian canoeist
When was George Bossy born?
George Bossy was born on 21 May 1927 in Winnipeg.
When did George Bossy die?
George Bossy died on 29 October 2012 in Cabo San Lucas.
What was George Bossy's occupation?
George Bossy was a canoeist.
What nationality was George Bossy?
George Bossy was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Bossy. https://biography.guide/george-bossy/
MLA: "George Bossy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-bossy/.
Chicago: "George Bossy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-bossy/.
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