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image no.: 11710
contact sheet: A0363
collection: Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Collection
description: Head Shot Of Fritz Hanson, Winnipeg Blue Bomber'S "Golden Ghost". Elected To Cfl Hall Of Fame In 1962. Fritz Is Best Remembered For His Exceptional Speed And Elusive Running Style. He Was With The Bombers From 1935 -1941. His 1935 Grey Cup Performance, The First For A Western Team, Is A Career Highlight. He Ran Back Punts For Over 300 Yards Nd Scored The Winning Touchdown On A 78 Yard Run, Giving Winnipeg An 18-12 Victory Over The Hamilton Tigers. Hanson Was A Western Canadian All-Star 5 Times And All Canadian Twice. A Member Of Three Championship Teams With The Bombers In 1935, 1939, And 1941. He Joined Calgary In 1947 Playing On The Stampeders Grey Cup Championship Team Of 1948. Hanson Was Born In Perham, Mn
subject(s): FootballPersonalitiesSports
date: 1935