John Borger (born 1935) is a former

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player who played for the

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, politician and

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in biochemistry. John Borger played from 1956 to 1957 with the Calgary Stampeders as a

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. Borger intercepted one pass for 34 yards in his career. In 1974 Borger contested the leadership of the

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, eventually being defeated by Nicholas Taylor.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Borger, John Living people 1930s births Players of Canadian football from Alberta Canadian football offensive linemen Calgary Stampeders players People from the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Candidates in the 1972 Canadian federal election Candidates in the 1974 Canadian federal election Candidates in the 1980 Canadian federal election