Canadian Football Hall of Famers:

• Ches McCance (1976)

Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Famers:

• Ches McCance (1984)
• Dave Vankoughnett (2006)

CFL All-Stars:

• Travis Bond (2016)

Division All-Stars:

• Ches McCance (1940, 1941)
• Dave Vankoughnett (1993)
• Travis Bond (2016)

Bomber Team Awards:

• Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman – Dave Vankoughnett, 1995; Obby Khan, 2006; Travis Bond, 2016
• Most Outstanding Rookie – Andre Douglas, 2010
• Ed Kotowich Good Guy Award – Dave Vankoughnett, 1999’ Obby Khan, 2008
• Cal Murphy Heart of a Legend Award – Obby Khan, 2008, 2009, 2011

He Wore It Well:

Dave Vankoughnett, OL, 1989, 1991-2000

A few words come to mind when describing Dave Vankoughnett, who slugged it out in the trenches for the Bombers for 11 years: consistency, reliability and durability. Vankougnett came to the Bombers via Saskatchewan and after originally being drafted by B.C. and, following the retirement of Lyle Bauer, settled into the centre position on the offensive line. Playing one of the most-grueling spots on the field, Vankoughnett didn’t miss a game from 1993-2000.

He made an impact off the field as well with his work in the community, a role he continues to this day.

Notable:

The name Monte Kiffin should ring a bell for football fans. Kiffin played his college ball at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before playing one season with the Bombers, in 1965. Since then he has carved out a career as one of the most-respected coaches in football at the college level with Nebraska, Arkansas and North Carolina State and, since 1983, in the NFL with Green Bay, Buffalo, Minnesota, the New York Jets, New Orleans, Tampa Bay – back to the NCAA with Tennesse and USC – and then with Dallas and, most recently, with Jacksonville.

FYI:

In case you missed it, we highlighted Ches McCance at Number 24.