Byron Townsend played his college ball at the University of Texas, where he was elected to their Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Prior to going to university, Townsend was a mamber of the 1946 Texas High School Football Champions as a member of Odessa High School. Townsend did two years in the army before joining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1954. It was a short but productive CFL career as Townsend rushed for 446 yards in just over half a season for the Bombers.
Townsend went on to be the head coach of Texas Football League (minor pro) Odessa/Midland Comets in 1\966.
Byron Townsend passed away on January 13, 2013.
Winnipeg Announces Signing of Townsend - March 13, 1954
Townsend Signs With Bombers - June 20, 1954
| Year | Team | GP | TC | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WPG | 9 | 93 | 446 | 4.8 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 | 12 | 10 |
