Fred Kijek
| Date of birth | October 4, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Date of death | March 21, 1986 |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | FB/P/Flying Wing |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1940 | Hamilton Tigers |
| 1941 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1942–1943 | Toronto RCAF Hurricanes |
| 1944 | Camp Borden RCAF Fliers |
| 1945–1946 | Toronto Indians |
| 1947–1949 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1950–1951 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1942, 1945 |
| Honors | 1942, 1949 - Grey Cup Champion |
Bronislaus "Fred" Kijek was a Grey Cup champion and All-Star fullback in the early days of Canadian football. He was also an excellent punter and flying wing.
The son of Joseph Kijek and Mary Buita, Kijek was a well traveled football player. During World War II he played with his hometown Hamilton Tigers, the Toronto Argonauts (playing five regular season and 2 playoff games), the Toronto RCAF Hurricanes (with whom he won his first Grey Cup), and the Camp Borden RCAF Fliers. He played for the Toronto Indians for a couple of seasons, and then joined the inaugural Montreal Alouettes team in 1946. He won his second Grey Cup with them in 1949, his "terrific" punting being a key to victory.[1] He returned home for his final two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[2]
Kijek was twice an Ontario Rugby Football Union all star. He died on March 21, 1986.
References
- ↑ Montreal Alouettes Pack Power, Passing, Speed Ottawa Citizen, November 23, 1949
- ↑ [1] CFLAPEDIA entry: Fred Kijek
