About Lionel Conacher Jr.
Born 1936. Lionel Conacher Jr. is a Canadian canadian football player.
Lionel Conacher Jr. (January 8, 1936 - November 8, 2012) was a Canadian professional football running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is the son of famed Canadian sports legend, Lionel Conacher.
A graduate University of Western Ontario, his selection in the university draft stirred up considerable controversy when the Toronto Argonauts passed him up for Bill Mitchell (who, incidentally, ended up being the 1960 rookie of the year).
Drafted by the Montreal Alouettes, Conacher's career was brief, totalling six games during the 1960 season.
His brother is Brian Conacher, a hockey player who represented Canada at the 1964 Winter Olympics and won a Stanley Cup with the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs.
Roy Conacher and Charlie Conacher are Lionel's uncle.
Murray Henderson and Pete Conacher are Lionel's cousins.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lionel Conacher Jr.?
Canadian football player
When was Lionel Conacher Jr. born?
Lionel Conacher Jr. was born on 8 January 1936 in Toronto.
What is Lionel Conacher Jr.'s occupation?
Lionel Conacher Jr. is a canadian football player.
What nationality is Lionel Conacher Jr.?
Lionel Conacher Jr. is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
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