A native of Winnipeg, Rauhaus joined his hometown Blue Bombers in 1956 and, with 4 interceptions, was winner of the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west.[2] He would go on to play 12 seasons, intercepting 34 passes, catching 34 passes, and scoring 3 TDs; he was an All-Star in 1961. As a dependable Canadian starter, he was an indispensable part of four Grey Cup victories.[3]