Norm Rauhaus
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PositionsSafety, wide receiver
DiedNovember 26, 2018 (aged 83)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Safety, wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 4, 1935 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | November 26, 2018 (aged 83) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | none - Weston Wildcats (Jr.) |
| Career history | |
| 1956–1967 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
Norm Rauhaus (November 4, 1935 – November 26, 2018) was a Grey Cup champion safety and flanker who played in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1956 to 1967.[1][2]
A native of Winnipeg, Rauhaus joined his hometown Blue Bombers in 1956 and, with 4 interceptions, was winner of the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west.[3] He played 12 seasons, intercepting 37 passes, catching 34 passes, and scoring three touchdowns; he was an All-Star in 1961. As a dependable Canadian starter, he was an indispensable part of four Grey Cup victories.[4] Rauhaus died in Winnipeg in 2018, aged 83.[5]