Annis Stukus

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STUKUS, ANNIS, Elected as a Builder, May 6, 1974. A versatile player with the Argos which included Grey Cup wins in 1937 and 1938, Stuke went on to assist new franchises in Edmonton and Vancouver. Despite low budgets, Stuke promoted like a genius and made sure the Eskimos and the Lions were quicky in the black.

Annis Stukus- Player/Builder

Annis Stukus played six different positions, including quarterback, and was a member of Grey Cup winning teams in 1937 and 1938.

While he was the coach and GM of the new Edmonton franchise, "Stuke" occasionally performed the kicking duties for the team. Stukus recruited excellent players and launched some outragious promotions. He went to Vancouver in 1953 to assist the organization of the BC Lions and again put his promotional abilities to good use.

The CFL has annually presented the 'Annis Stukus Trophy' to the Coach of the Year.

Football Fans are able to enjoy a fine meal and some interesting stories at Stukes Den in BC Place on Game Day

Playing Career
Toronto Argonauts 1935 - 1941
Player/Coach Toronto Oakwood Indians 1942
Toronto Balmy Beach 1943
HMCS York Bulldogs 1944
Toronto Indians 1945 - 1946
Edmonton Eskimos 1949 - 1951
Executive Carreer
Coach/GM Edmonton Eskimos 1949 - 1951
Coach/GM Edmonton BC Lions 1954 - 1955