Mike Kovac

Mike Kovac was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and played his college football with the University of Western Ontario Mustangs.  Kovac joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1953 and went on to play nine seasons with the Larks (1953-61), mainly as a guard.  Kovac was best known for his great blocking ability.  Kovac played in three consecutive Grey Cups with Montreal (1954-56), but unfortunately for him and the Als, they lost all three games to Edmonton.  After his playing career was over, Kovac became involved in coaching, first as an assistnat coach with the N.D.G. Maple Leafs junior team in 1962 and then with the University of Montreal in 1963.

Rookie Kovac Seeing More Action - November 17, 1953

Kovac In Team Picture of 1956 Montreal Als - November 20, 1956

Kovac Injured - Montreal Gazette - October 1, 1959

Kovac Has Important Role as Blocking Guard (Playing Field by Dink Carroll) - September 25, 1961

Kovac Becomes Assistant Coach With University of Montreal - June 17, 1964

GP
Year Team GP
1953 MON 7
1954 MON 14
1955 MON 12
1956 MON 14
1957 MON 14
1958 MON 14
1959 MON 10
1960 MON 12
1961 MON 13

No official games played stats were kept in the East until 1960.  The numbers prior to 1960 are unofficial and come from the 2006 Montreal Media Guide.

 

1959 Mike Kovac

Mike Kovac