Glenn McWhinney
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Glenn Simpson "Keeper" McWhinney (August 10, 1930 – April 14, 2012) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 1954.[1] McWhinney's football career was ended in 1956 when he sustained a broken neck. He later joined the Blue Bombers as a scout from 1956 to 1958. McWhinney also played basketball in the Winnipeg Men's Senior League. He died in 2012; a park in Winnipeg is named after him.[2][3][4][5]
PositionsHalfback, Quarterback
DiedApril 14, 2012 (aged 81)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Halfback, Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 10, 1930 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | April 14, 2012 (aged 81) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 166 lb (75 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1954 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1955–1956 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
McWhinney's son Jeff serves as the current keeper of the Grey Cup trophy.[6]
