Calgary Bronks

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Calgary Bronks
Founded1935
Folded1940
Based inCalgary, Alberta
LeagueAlberta Rugby Football Union
Western Canada Rugby Football Union
Western Interprovincial Football Union
League titles2 league championships

The Calgary Bronks were a professional Canadian football team based in Calgary, Alberta, that competed in the Alberta Rugby Football Union (ARFU) in 1935 and 1936, as well as the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU) from 1936 and 1940.

After the Second World War they were succeeded by the Calgary Stampeders but the Bronks are not part of the Stamps franchise history or records.[1]

Notable players

Bronks player include Bob Cosgrove, Paul Rowe and Bill Wusyk. Carl Cronin was head coach of the team from 1935 to 1938.[2]

Calgary Bronks seasons

List of Calgary Bronks (football) seasons

References

  1. ^ "STAMPS STORY". stampeders.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. ^ Grasso, John (2013). Historical Dictionary of Football. Scarecrow Press. pp. 7`. ISBN 9780810878570.