Bill Alexander (Canadian football)

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Bill Alexander
Date of birth(1924-06-12)June 12, 1924
Place of birthCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Date of deathJune 17, 1997(1997-06-17) (aged 73)
Place of deathCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Career information
Position(s)HB
Career history
As player
19461947Calgary Stampeders

William John Alexander (June 12, 1924 – June 17, 1997), better known as Bill Alexander, was a Canadian football halfback who played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He played nine games for the Stampeders from 1946 to 1947.[1] He died at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary in June 1997, five days after turning 73.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 142. ISBN 978-0983513667.
  2. ^ For Posterity's Sake: Obituaries for those who served in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces (Navy)