Kenneth Joseph Preston (October 19, 1917 – August 2, 1991) was a Canadian football player, coach and executive. He played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders (3 stints), Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and

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. He was the Head Coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1946 to 1947. From 1958 to 1978, he was the Roughriders' General Manager. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 1980 and the

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in 1990. He also was inducted into the Roughriders' plaza of honor in 1987. From 1962 until his retirement in 1979, they made the playoffs every year.

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1917 births 1991 deaths Saskatchewan Roughriders players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Ottawa Rough Riders players Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches {{Canadianfootball-quarterback-stub