Herb Gray

Herb Gray came to Canada after a successful amateur career at the University of Texas.

Gray was the defensive captain for nine of his ten years with the Bombers, and his “never say die” attitude made him the heart and soul of the defensive squad. In 1960 he was selected as the Outstanding Lineman in the league. He was the very first defensive player to win this honour.

Herb Gray appeared in six Grey Cup games, four of them winners. He was named the Winnipeg Defensive Player of the Half Century.

Playing Career

	Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1956 - 1965

Awards/Honours

• All-Western Defensive End
  1957 - 1962
• All-Western Offensive Guard
  1965
• All-Canadian Defensive End
  1962
• Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Lineman
  1960
• Dr. Bert OJA Award for Most Valuable Bomber Lineman
  1965
• Grey Cup Participation
  1957 - 1962, 1965
• Grey Cup Winnipeg Teams
  1958, 1959, 1961, 1962