Cornel Piper
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PositionTackle
BornApril 2, 1937
Ardmore, Alberta, Canada
Ardmore, Alberta, Canada
DiedSeptember 2, 2018 (aged 81)
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
1957–1967Winnipeg Blue Bombers
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 2, 1937 Ardmore, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | September 2, 2018 (aged 81) Comox, British Columbia, Canada |
| Career history | |
| 1957–1967 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
Cornel Piper (April 2, 1937 – September 2, 2018) was a Canadian professional football offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League from 1957 to 1967 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, named a western conference all-star at offensive guard in 1960 and 1961.[1] He played in all 16 regular season games throughout his career except for his last 2 years.[2]
Piper won four Grey Cups with Winnipeg.
He died on September 2, 2018.
