Born: | (1928-10-01)October 1, 1928 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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Died: | November 17, 2011(2011-11-17) (aged 83) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | HB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
University | Alberta |
Career history | |
As coach | |
1959 | University of Alberta |
As player | |
1949–1956 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1958 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stephen Warren Mendryk (October 1, 1928 – November 17, 2011) was a Canadian football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1954, 1955 and 1956. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, he previously attended and played football at the University of Alberta. Mendryk was later a professor at the University of Alberta, attending the University of California, Berkeley, and University of Oregon for his Ph.D.. He died of congestive heart failure in 2011.
References
- "Esks mourn the passing of Steve Mendryk (October 1, 1928 – November 17, 2011) | Edmonton Eskimos". www.esks.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-11.
- "Steve Mendryk football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- "Stephen MENDRYK Obituary (2011) - Edmonton Journal". Legacy.com.
Edmonton Eskimos 42nd Grey Cup champions | |
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Alberta Golden Bears head football coaches | |
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