As per our current Database, Norman Kwong has been died on Sep 3, 2016 (age 86).
When Norman Kwong die, Norman Kwong was 86 years old.
| Popular As | Norman Kwong |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Age | 86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | October 24, 1929 (Canada) |
| Birthday | October 24 |
| Town/City | Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
Norman Kwong’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Norman Kwong was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
After playing for both the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Eskimos professional football teams, Kwong pursued a career in politics. From 2005 until 2010, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
Before being drafted to the Calgary Stampeders in 1948, he played football at Western Canada High School.
Over the course of his career as a football fullback, he scored over ninety touchdowns and won numerous athletic awards, including the Eddie James Memorial Trophy and the Canadian Athlete of the Year prize.
A first-generation Chinese-Canadian, he grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and later married Mary Kwong.
He and American athlete Roman Gabriel both made football history: Gabriel was the first Asian-American NFL quarterback, and Kwong was the first Chinese-Canadian professional football player.
