Roger Kramer
American-Canadian football player and athlete (1939–2023)
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Roger Kramer (August 3, 1939 – August 6, 2023) was an American athlete and professional Canadian Football League (CFL) player who played nine seasons in the CFL for three teams.
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 3, 1939 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2023 (aged 84) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kalamazoo College |
| Career history | |
| 1962 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1963–1964 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1965–1970 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Early life
Roger Kramer was born on August 3, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Portage Central High and Kalamazoo College where he met his future wife, Ilona Krastins.[1]
Biography
Kramer was named CFL All-Star in 1963 and 1964. He played college football at Kalamazoo College from 1957 to 1959.[2]
Personal life and death
Kramer had two children, one of whom is American actor Eric Allan Kramer.[3][4]
Roger remained in Canada following his football career. He died of dementia on August 6, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, three days after his 84th birthday.[5][6][1]
