Researching Peter Kempf
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 4 people with the Kempf surname? In that year Kempf was ranked number 3575 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Peter means "A Rock" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Peter Kempf on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Peter Kempf and the Kempf Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Kempf surname in the USA? Kempf is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
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Peter Kempf
Peter Kempf (born September 15, 1939) is a former award-winning and Grey Cup champion kicker and tight end who played in the Canadian Football League from 1963 to 1968.
Kempf joined the BC Lions in 1963 and, with 109 points and 22 field goals (second in the league and then team records,) was winner of the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west. In 1964 he again was second in the league with 81 points, adding 4 converts in the Leos' Grey Cup victory. Again second in scoring in 1965 with 82 points, after 48 games with the Lions he left for the Montreal Alouettes in 1966, where he played 14 games and scored 67 points. He played his final 2 seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos, including 32 games and 163 points.
He retired after scoring 502 points, additionally catching 70 passes for 834 yards and 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception.
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