W. Edgar Robinson - World War I Hero

After playing for the storied Winnipeg Victorias club, Robinson survived being a POW during World War I in North Africa.

Feb 10, 2023

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Edgar Robinson-Photo with Winnipeg Victorias, 1909

William Edgar “Turkey” Robinson was born in Selkirk on August 12th, 1888. The son of a millionaire businessman and steamboat operator, Robinson was a noted player for the storied Winnipeg Victorias club and lived in a house on 712 Langside Street in Winnipeg.

Prior the World War I, Robinson spent two seasons with the Winnipeg Victorias from 1908 to 1910…

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