Bill Nairn
William Nairn (November 16, 1912 – May 12, 1986) was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1939. He is a member of the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame and Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. After his retirement from football he became an official in the WIFU.[1][2][3] He died while playing golf in Winnipeg in 1986.[4]
| Born: | November 16, 1912 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| Died: | May 12, 1986 (aged 73) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G/Tackle |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1936–1940 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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References
- http://www.manitobahalloffame.ca/honouredmembers/inductee.php?id=408&pa__=&criteria_sort=name%5B%5D
- http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=nairnbil001
- http://www.bluebombers.com/wfc-hall-of-fame
- "Ex-player, official Bill Nairn dies at 73", Winnipeg Free Press, Tuesday, May 13, 1986, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, pg 53
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