Bill Rowekamp
Edmonton Eskimos | |
Born: | (1930-02-20)February 20, 1930 Marietta, Ohio, U.S. |
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Died: | September 12, 2019(2019-09-12) (aged 89) |
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | HB, E |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
College | Missouri |
NFL draft | 1953, round: 3, pick: 30 |
Drafted by | Chicago Bears |
Career history | |
As player | |
1953, 1956 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
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William Henry Rowekemp (February 20, 1930 - September 12, 2019) was a Canadian football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos. He was selected All-state in football and basketball at Marietta High School in Marietta, Ohio. He attended West Point where he played football and basketball. After his sophomore year, he transferred to the University of Missouri to complete his education. Despite being drafted in the third round by the Chicago Bears, he chose to play Canadian football where he won two Grey Cup Championships with the Edmonton Eskimos. Re-entering the Army to complete his tour of duty, he coached the 64th Artillery Division football team to a championship. He was then selected to coach the East All-Star team and won the All-Divisional Championship. In 1957, Bill came to Western Michigan University to coach football and to join the physical education staff as an instructor. He retired from coaching in 1980 and from teaching in 1990. Bill married Dorothy Joan Masters, his wife of sixty years, in 1951.[1]
References
- ^ "William Rowekamp Obituary (1930 - 2019) Kalamazoo Gazette".
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