Ches McCance

Bio

Full name: Chester McCance

Preferred name: Ches

Born: Feb. 19, 1915 in Winnipeg, MB

Died: May 8, 1956

Last Season (1950) Vitals:
  • Height: 5′ 10″
  • Weight: 224 lbs
  • Position: E, K
  • Jersey: #50
Amateur Programs
  • Winnipeg Deer Lodge Jr.
Programs listed in descending order attended. Help complete the database by providing high school, junior and college participation or corrections.
13 Season Career with WPGS, WPG, WRCAFB, MTL

Active years: 1937–1943, 1945–1950

108 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 100 regular season games
  • 8 Grey Cup appearances (0 championship wins)
Grey Cup Appearances
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Ches McCance was inducted into the Player wing in 1976 (CFHoF profile).

Winnipeg Blue Bombers WFC Hall of Fame

Ches McCance was inducted into the Player wing in 1984.

Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame

Ches McCance was inducted into the Player wing in 2004.

Season Team Position Jersey Regular
GP		 Playoff
GP		 Grey Cup
GP
13 seasons
(Rank: T317th,
97th percentile,
11 CFL seasons)		 4 teams 100
(Rank: T1095th,
90th percentile,
100 CFL games)		 0 8
1937 WPGS E 6 -- 1
1938 WPG E 6 -- 1
1939 WPG E 12 -- 1
1940 WPG E 8 -- 0
1941 WPG E 8 -- 1
1942 WRCAFB FW, K 0 -- 1
1943 WRCAFB FW, K 0 -- 1
1945 WPG FW, K 0 -- 1
1946 MTL FW, K 50 12 -- 0
1947 MTL FW, K 50 12 -- 0
1948 MTL FW, K 50 12 -- 0
1949 MTL FW, K 50 12 -- 1
1950 MTL E, K 50 12 -- 0