Bruce Covernton was a Canadian professional football player. Bruce Covernton played as a tackle for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
In the 1992 Canadian college draft, the Stampeders selected him as the first overall pick. Bruce Coverton emerged as a first-team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference player at Weber State University. He also participated in the NFL Combine in 1991.
Bruce was named the West’s top rookie in 1992 and top offensive lineman in 1993. He received division All-Star honors twice and was recognized as All-CFL in 1993.
His accomplishments were further enhanced by being part of Gray Cup championship teams in 1992 and 1998. Beyond football, Bruce Coverton served as the owner and CEO of a staffing company in Calgary and actively participated in various local charities.
Bruce Covernton Cause of death, Obituary
Recently, the news of Bruce Covernton’s death has created a stir in the internet world. Bruce Covernton died on January 23, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the age of 57.
There is no disclosure yet regarding the cause of death of Bruce Covernton. Relatives and loved ones of Bruce Covernton paid tribute on social media.
Stampeders president Jay McNeil released a statement-
“Quick-witted and big-hearted, Bruce was a larger-than-life personality. He was a great teammate, and a great friend and, more importantly, he had a giant heart for people in need. He will be missed by many. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Stunned and saddened, it’s with the heaviest of hearts I share news that former Stampeders o-lineman and larger than life personality Bruce Covernton passed away in his sleep last night.
He accomplished a lot in his 57 years as a businessman and as a person, and did so much to…— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) January 23, 2024
Who was Bruce Covernton Wife?
Bruce Covernton was born to his parents on 12 April 1966 in Morris, Canada. Bruce Covernton’s height was 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and his weight was 292 lb (132 kg).
Bruce Covernton was a married man. Bruce Covernton’s wife was Barb Higgins.
Barb Higgins is popular in Southern Alberta for her 21-year career as senior anchor, writer, and producer of the 6 o’clock news for CTV Calgary.
Barb Higgins left her post in July 2010 at the Calgary mayoral election.
Bruce Kawarantanki had kept his wife and married life private, hence very little information is available about his married life.
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