Greg Kabat

Class of 1966


Greg Kabat was one of the early imports to play Canadian Football, arriving from the University of Wisconsin in 1933. During his first season he was a line coach in addition to playing in the backfield.

Kabat was able to play several positions when necessary. He was a valuable member of the Grey Cup Winning Squad in 1935. That was the first year a Western team won the Dominion Championship. Kabat played the entire 1938 Grey Cup game with a broken toe.

Throughout Greg Kabat’s career, he was also a successful high school football coach.

Playing Career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1933 - 1940
Vancouver Grizzlies
1941

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Flying Wing
    1938
  • All-Western Guard
    1939
  • All-Western Quarterback
    1940
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1935, 1937 - 1939
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1935, 1939