Frank Rigney

Class of 1985

Frank Rigney played football at the University of Iowa. He was the third draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles, but came to Canada to play with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Rigney anchored the offensive line during an era when the Blue Bombers, under hall of fame coach Bud Grant, were frequent Grey Cup winners. Rigney was selected as the West’s outstanding lineman in 1960 and 1961. In 1961 he was also chosen as the CFL’s best lineman.

Frank Rigney is a member of the Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame.

Playing Career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1958 - 1967

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Offensive Tackle
    1959 - 1962, 1964 - 1966
  • DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy
    1960, 1961
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Lineman
    1961
  • All-Canadian Offensive Tackle
    1962, 1965, 1966
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1958 - 1962, 1965
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1958, 1959, 1961, 1962