Ken Draper

Kenneth John Draper[1] (October 7, 1918 – September 10, 1983) was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1941.[2][3]

Ken Draper
Born:(1918-10-07)October 7, 1918
Died:September 10, 1983(1983-09-10) (aged 64)
Career information
Position(s)HB
UniversityManitoba
Career history
As player
1940–1941Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1945–1946Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1941)

Draper and his family originated from Winnipeg. He had a sister, Thelma, and a brother, Walter, who died suddenly in November 1940, at the age of 25.[1] In October 1956, it was reported that Draper was living in Carman, Manitoba and working as a farmer, though also actively coached high school football.[4] In 1974, Draper served as secretary-treasurer of the Western Canada Fairs Association (WCFA),[5] and in 1978 served as one of its vice presidents.[6]

Draper was married to Irene Margaret Wilton (1922–1999). He died on September 10, 1983, at the age of 64.[7][8]

References
  1. "W. G. Draper". The Winnipeg Tribune. 26 November 1940. p. 19. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  2. "Ken Draper". Stats Crew. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  3. "WPG database". CFLapedia. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  4. "Sherman Confident Bombers "Can Do It"". Winnipeg Free Press. 30 October 1956. p. 23. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  5. "Attractions to be Decided". The Leader-Post. 1 November 1974. p. 6. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  6. "Western Fairs Men to Meet". The Leader-Post. 4 November 1978. p. 56. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  7. "Women Playing Active Role in Many Agricultural Societies". The Leader-Post. 7 November 1978. p. 3. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  8. "Kenneth John Draper". Billion Graves. Retrieved 24 June 2022.


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