CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps Mourn Original Team Member

Published on July 26, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders express condolences to the family of Lionel Gundry-White. Believed to be the last surviving member of the original Calgary Stampeders team in 1945, Gundy-White passed away on Sunday, July 20 at the age of 92.

Gundry-White was a native Calgarian who joined the Stampeders when they were formed in 1945. A halfback, he played with the West End Tornadoes juniors before spending three-and-a-half years in the Canadian Navy. He was previously a waterboy for the Calgary Bronks, the professional team that preceded the Stamps.

Gundry-White remained a strong supporter of the Stampeders when he retired from football in 1946 to pursue a career in banking. He was a season-ticket holder for almost six decades and attended a game at McMahon Stadium as recently as last month.

He is survived by his wife Etta, son David, two grandchildren and brother Clifford.

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