Bill Graham
- January 2, 2020
- 84 years
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Bill Graham, 84, Canadian football player (Hamilton Tiger-Cats).
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|William Douglas Lionel Graham (November 15, 1935 – January 2, 2020) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1953 and 1957. Graham previously played football with the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen, and was educated at St. Andre's College. He was chairman of the Sources of Knowledge Forum of the Bruce Peninsula. Previously he was a manager, president, and eventually majority owner of University Scholarships of Canada. He lived on the Bruce Peninsula and in Mississauga, Ontario. Graham died on January 2, 2020.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the full name of the Canadian football player Bill Graham?
- A.William David Leslie Graham
- B.William Donald Louis Graham
- C.William Douglas Lionel Grahamcorrect
- D.William Daniel Leonard Graham
The text identifies the Canadian football player as William Douglas Lionel Graham.
Source: biographical introduction
2.On what date was William Douglas Lionel Graham born?
- A.November 12, 1936
- B.November 15, 1936
- C.November 15, 1935correct
- D.November 20, 1935
William Douglas Lionel Graham was born on November 15, 1935.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Which educational institution did William Douglas Lionel Graham attend?
- A.St. Anne's Academy
- B.St. Andre's Collegecorrect
- C.St. Anthony's College
- D.St. Andrew's University
William Douglas Lionel Graham received his education at St. Andre's College.
Source: educational background
4.For which team did William Douglas Lionel Graham play professionally?
- A.Ottawa Rough Riders
- B.Toronto Argonauts
- C.Montreal Alouettes
- D.Hamilton Tiger-Catscorrect
William Douglas Lionel Graham played professionally for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Source: career section
5.In which years did William Douglas Lionel Graham win the Grey Cup?
- A.1953 and 1955
- B.1950 and 1955
- C.1957 and 1960
- D.1953 and 1957correct
William Douglas Lionel Graham won the Grey Cup with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1953 and 1957.
Source: career section
6.Which football team did William Douglas Lionel Graham play for before the Hamilton Tiger-Cats?
- A.Hamilton Flying Wildcats
- B.Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmencorrect
- C.Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers
- D.Ottawa Senators
Before joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, William Douglas Lionel Graham played for the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen.
Source: career section
7.What role did William Douglas Lionel Graham hold at the Sources of Knowledge Forum of the Bruce Peninsula?
- A.Chairmancorrect
- B.Director
- C.Secretary
- D.Treasurer
William Douglas Lionel Graham served as the chairman of the Sources of Knowledge Forum of the Bruce Peninsula.
Source: career section
8.What positions did William Douglas Lionel Graham hold at University Scholarships of Canada?
- A.Manager, president, and majority ownercorrect
- B.Manager, treasurer, and director
- C.President, vice president, and consultant
- D.Founder, chairman, and accountant
William Douglas Lionel Graham worked as a manager, president, and eventually the majority owner of University Scholarships of Canada.
Source: career section
9.In which Canadian province did William Douglas Lionel Graham live?
- A.Alberta
- B.Ontariocorrect
- C.Quebec
- D.British Columbia
William Douglas Lionel Graham lived in Mississauga, Ontario, and on the Bruce Peninsula.
Source: personal life section
10.On what date did William Douglas Lionel Graham die?
- A.January 5, 2020
- B.January 2, 2020correct
- C.December 30, 2019
- D.January 15, 2020
William Douglas Lionel Graham died on January 2, 2020.
Source: biographical introduction
11.How old was William Douglas Lionel Graham when he died?
- A.85
- B.83
- C.86
- D.84correct
William Douglas Lionel Graham was 84 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biographical introduction
12.Which geographical area was associated with William Douglas Lionel Graham's residency?
- A.Muskoka District
- B.Niagara Region
- C.Kawartha Lakes
- D.Bruce Peninsulacorrect
The text notes that William Douglas Lionel Graham lived on the Bruce Peninsula.
Source: personal life section
13.What was the name of the organization for which William Douglas Lionel Graham became the majority owner?
- A.Canadian University Trust
- B.National Education Fund
- C.University Scholarships of Canadacorrect
- D.Canada Scholarship Foundation
William Douglas Lionel Graham became the majority owner of University Scholarships of Canada.
Source: career section
14.Apart from the Bruce Peninsula, what city was listed as a place of residence for William Douglas Lionel Graham?
- A.Mississaugacorrect
- B.Toronto
- C.Kitchener
- D.Hamilton
William Douglas Lionel Graham lived in Mississauga, Ontario, as well as the Bruce Peninsula.
Source: personal life section
15.What specific trophy did William Douglas Lionel Graham win twice as a professional player?
- A.Robertson Cup
- B.Dunsmore Cup
- C.Vanier Cup
- D.Grey Cupcorrect
William Douglas Lionel Graham won the Grey Cup while playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Source: career section
16.Which of these titles did William Douglas Lionel Graham hold while working for University Scholarships of Canada?
- A.Board Advisor
- B.Managercorrect
- C.Public Relations Director
- D.Chief Financial Officer
The text explicitly states William Douglas Lionel Graham served as a manager for University Scholarships of Canada.
Source: career section
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