Bruce Mattingly
Bruce Mattingly (born c. 1924) was a centre in the Ontario Rugby Football Union, playing 10 years with the Sarnia Imperials.[1][2]
| Born: | c. 1924 |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | C |
| College | Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1946–55 | Sarnia Imperials |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1950, 51, 53, 54, 55 |
| Awards | 1951 - Imperial Oil Trophy |
A mainstay of the Sarnia offensive line, Mattingly was an all-star 5 times and won two ORFU championships. By far his best season was 1951, when he was an all-star, league champion, and to top it off, he won the Imperial Oil Trophy as MVP in the ORFU.[3]
Though Mattingly was offered contracts by other teams,[4] he stayed in Sarnia and played with his older brother Ray Mattingly and younger brother Don Mattingly.
References
- CFLAPEDIA entry : Bruce Mattingly
- http://www.profootballarchives.com/1946orfusar.html
- Mattingly Most Valuable Windsor Daily Star, February 18, 1952
- Rough Riders Seek Sarnia Grid Stars Windsor Daily Star, January 23, 1952
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