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Bill Nairn

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William Nairn (November 16, 1912 – May 12, 1986) was a Canadian professional 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]

PositionsGuard, Tackle
Born(1912-11-16)November 16, 1912
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
DiedMay 12, 1986(1986-05-12) (aged 73)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
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Bill Nairn
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PositionsGuard, Tackle
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Born(1912-11-16)November 16, 1912
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
DiedMay 12, 1986(1986-05-12) (aged 73)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
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1936–1940Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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