Ken Ploen
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Kenneth Ploen OM (June 3, 1935 – February 13, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
College football
At the
Canadian Football League
Ploen was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 19th round of the 1957 NFL Draft [1] On June 10, 1957 it was announced that Ploen had signed a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League rather than report to the Browns. [2]
Ploen played quarterback for the Winnipeg from 1957 to 1967. He also filled in at
Kenny Ploen was inducted into the
After football
After Ploen retired from football, he and his wife made Winnipeg their home. He worked as a sales representative and as a
In 2007, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba.[3]
In September 2009, he was recognized by fan vote and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, as the Most Outstanding CFL Player of the 1960s.[citation needed]
In June 2011, the CFL announced the west entry service road off Chancellor Matheson Road next to the
In 2012 in honour of the 100th Grey Cup, Canada Post used his image on a series of commemorative postage stamps. The image was also used on presentation posters and other materials to promote the Grey Cup game and other celebrations associated with the centennial.[citation needed]
Kenny Ploen died in Winnipeg on February 13, 2024, at the age of 88.[5] He had dementia in his later years.[6]
Video clips
Key pass in 1959 Grey Cup victory over Hamilton, 21-7 on
Running TD in 1961 Grey Cup overtime victory over Hamilton, 21-14 on
Winning quarterback in 1962 Grey Cup (Fog Bowl) victory over Hamilton, 28-27 on
References
- ^ "1957 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "Winnipeg Signs Browns' Draftee". Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "Twelve People to Receive Order of Manitoba". Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba official web site. May 11, 2007. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007.
- ^ Bombers announce 'Ken Ploen Way'. CFL Official Site, 23 June 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- ^ "CFL and Bombers legend Kenny Ploen dead at 88". Winnipeg Free Press. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Friesen, Paul (February 13, 2024). "Just Ploen great: Bombers legend passes, at 88". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved February 13, 2024.