Bill Bancroft

Bill Bancroft played two years for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1939-40) before WW II, and then returned to football in 1946 where he played  three games for the Montreal in their first year in 1946.  Bill Bancroft passed away on November 5, 2011*

* The date is given on Fanbase (see link below), but no obituary has been found to confirm this.  If you have more information on Bill Bancroft, please see the Contact Me link above.

Bill Bancroft on fanbase.com

Bancroft Among Former Bombers With Als For Exhibition Games In Winnipeg - August 30, 1946

Games Played
Year Team GP
1939 WPG
1940 WPG
1946 MON 3

There were no official games played stats kept in 1946.  The 1946 number comes from the 2004 Montreal Media Guide and is unofficial.

1946 Bill Bancroft