Achi news desk-
Friends and family of Bruce Covernton held a barbecue in the McMahon Stadium parking lot on Saturday to honor his legacy.
Covernton was a tackle for the Stampeders and was the first overall pick in the 1992 college draft. He was voted the best rookie in the west that year, and the top offensive lineman in 1993. He was part of the Cup championship teams Gray in 1992 and 1998.
Now a new memorial fund has been started in his name.
“We’ve already raised over $20,000,” said Rob Cote, organizer. “We would love to continue to raise money for that. We hope to reach our goal of $40,000 for an endowment that will continue in Bruce’s honor forever to provide scholarships to student athletes.”
Stamps fans before the game on May 25, 2024
The fans enjoyed Spolumbos sausage and talked about the man they describe as a larger than life man.
“When he has the vision that it’s not one, it’s not a community, it’s not his football alumni role, it’s not his role as a business leader in the city, he had the vision that that’s all , there’s a wholeness to it all,” Cote said.
Covernton was the owner and CEO of Champion Staffing in Calgary and was involved in many charities.
He died in January aged 57.
