John Bonk
Canadian football player / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Bonk (born August 27, 1950 in Stoney Creek, Ontario) is a former all-star offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League. The four-time All-Star played from 1973 to 1985 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Bonk won the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 1984. He also won the 60th Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1972 and the 72nd Grey Cup with Winnipeg in 1984.[1]
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Born: | (1950-08-27) August 27, 1950 (age 73) Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada |
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | C |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 260 lb (120 kg) |
High school | Delta |
Career history | |
As player | |
1972–1973 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1973–1985 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Grey Cup 1984 | |
CFL All-Star | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
CFL West All-Star | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Awards | 1984 – CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award |
Records | 204 consecutive games played |
Career stats | |
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In 2008, Bonk was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.[2]