Karl G. Slocomb made a significant contribution to football in the West, and nationally, for more than 20 years. He held various positions with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the years when the club made five Grey Cup appearances. After having served as president of...
Harold “Ted” Urness played football with the Regina Rams before attending the University of Arizona. He won the Governor’s Trophy as Most Outstanding Player in 1960, his final year. In Saskatchewan, Urness was solid at the guard and tackle positions, but it was at...
Dave Thelen was a diverse athlete who also played semi-pro baseball. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB) before deciding upon a Canadian professional football career. During his nine year career Thelen rushed for 8,463 yards on 1,530...
The very first time Andrew Tommy Sr. attended a rugby football game, he ended up being one of the participants. From this humble beginning, he would go on to star in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (IPRFU). In a game against Toronto on October 14, 1933, Tommy...
Jerry Keeling was a standout Defensive Back and Quarterback. A slight 6’1″ and 170 pounds, he was called ‘Bones’ by his teammates and ‘The Splendid Splinter’ by the press. During his 15 seasons Keeling completed 1,302 passes for 18,239 yards and 119 touchdowns....
