Oscar Kruger

Oskar Kruger (December 24, 1932 – July 4, 2010) was a defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1954 to 1965 of the Canadian Football League.[1]

Oscar Kruger
No. 14, 22, 94, 96
Born:(1932-12-24)December 24, 1932
Edmonton, Alberta
Died:July 4, 2010(2010-07-04) (aged 77)
Edmonton, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
CJFLEdmonton Wildcats
Career history
As player
19541965Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star1957, 1958, 1961, 1962
Honours1992 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour

Brought up in Edmonton, Kruger played for the Edmonton Wildcats in 1953 and then in 1954 for the Edmonton Eskimos. He played 12 seasons at safety and ended his career with 46 interceptions and 14 fumble recoveries.[2][3] Kruger was also a boxing champion for Alberta. While playing football, he attended the University of Alberta from which he graduated with a law degree.[3] He was a Western Conference All-Star in 1957, 1958, 1961, and 1962 and also led the league in interceptions 3 times.[4] In particular, he intercepted 7 balls each year from 1956 to 1958 and 6 balls in 1961 and 1963. He was also a punt returner, especially at the start of his career.

In 1963, Kruger was named the Eskimos’ Top Canadian before retiring in 1965.[3] His name is honoured on the Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour on the Commonwealth Stadium.[3][5]

After his football career, Kruger practiced law in Edmonton after obtaining his degree from the University of Alberta.

References

  1. Jones, Terry (October 10, 2004). "Memories of '54 remain fresh". Edmonton Sun.
  2. http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=krugeosc001&recsort=4
  3. "Edmonton Eskimos - Wall of Honour". www.esks.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-28. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  4. 1962 Post cereal football card.
  5. Jones, Terry (October 10, 2004). "Pless remains among best". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved 2010-06-08.


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