Oscar Kruger

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Born:| (1932-12-24)December 24, 1932
Edmonton, Alberta
Died:| July 4, 2010(2010-07-04) (aged 77)
Edmonton, Alberta
Career information
CFL status| National
Position(s)| DB
Height| 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight| 170 lb (77 kg)
CJFL| Edmonton Wildcats
Career history
As player
1954–1965| Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards

* 3× Grey Cup champion (1954, 1955, 1956)

CFL West All-Star| 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962
Honours| 1992 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour

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]

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.

Kruger contested the 1967 Alberta general election in the Strathcona South constituency as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. Kruger was defeated by Social Credit candidate Gerrit Radstaak.[6]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Jones, Terry (October 10, 2004). "Memories of '54 remain fresh". Edmonton Sun.
2. ^ "Oscar Kruger football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
3. ^ a b c d "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.
6. ^ "Strathcona-South Official Results 1967 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.

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* 39 Steve Mendryk
* 40 Eagle Keys
* 41 Bill Briggs
* 42 Bob Dean
* 43 Don Barry
* 52 Frank Morris
* 53 Jim Quondamatteo
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* 60 Ray McLeod
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* 87 Al Bryant
* 90 Bernie Faloney
* 91 Jackie Parker
* 92 Ray Willsey
* 93 Glenn McWhinney
* 94 Bob Hayton
* 96 Don Simon
* 97 Dave West
* 99 Claude Arnold

* Head Coach: Pop Ivy

* Line Coach: Cliff Speegle

* General Manager: Al Anderson

* President: Ken Montgomery

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* 15 Norman Kwong
* 18 Rollie Miles
* 20 Gino Fracas
* 24 Johnny Bright
* 39 Steve Mendryk
* 41 Bill Briggs
* 42 Bob Dean
* 43 Don Barry
* 50 Art Walker
* 51 Roy Stevenson
* 52 Frank Morris
* 53 Jim Quondamatteo
* 55 Kurt Burris
* 59 Mike King
* 60 Rollie Cook
* 64 Mike Volcan
* 65 Dale Meinert
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* 71 Steve Bendiak
* 74 Rupe Andrews
* 75 Bob Heydenfeldt
* 80 Bob Kimoff
* 81 Earl Lindley
* 82 Con Kelly
* 83 Laurie Hodgson
* 84 Ted Tully
* 85 Leigh McMillan
* 86 John Woyat
* 87 Don Getty
* 91 Jackie Parker
* 92 Ray Willsey
* 96 Don Simon
* 97 Dave West

* Head Coach: Pop Ivy

* Assistant Coaches: Eagle Keys
* Ray Prochaska

* General Manager: Al Anderson

* President: M. I. Lieberman

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* 42 John Tatum
* 43 Don Barry
* 50 Art Walker
* 51 Frank Anderson
* 52 Frank Morris
* 53 Hal Krebs
* 55 Kurt Burris
* 56 Mike Kmech
* 59 Mike King
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* 63 Roy Stevenson
* 64 Mike Volcan
* 65 Dale Meinert
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* 71 Steve Bendiak
* 73 Steve Mendryk
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* 77 Joe Mobra
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* 82 Con Kelly
* 83 Jim Shipka
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* 85 Leigh McMillan
* 86 John Woyat
* 87 Don Getty
* 88 Gino Fracas
* 91 Jackie Parker
* 94 Oscar Kruger
* 95 Norman Kwong
* 96 Don Simon
* 98 Rollie Miles

* Head Coach: Pop Ivy

* Assistant Coaches: Eagle Keys
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* General Manager: Keith Rolfe

* President: M. I. Lieberman

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