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CFL Alumnus Melvin Foss Passes

Obituary of Melvin C. Foss Mel was born on July 8, 1939 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada and passed away on January 3, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mel was preceded in …

HANGING UP THE CLEATS: MICHAEL REILLY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

CFL.CA STAFF VANCOUVER —  After an illustrious CFL career, Michael Reilly is hanging up his cleats. The BC Lions announced the news on Monday afternoon. Reilly, 36, suited up in 168 games …

ACHIEVING THE IMPROBABLE

By Angus Reid THE MOUNTAIN TOP The clock hit zero but the pandemonium had already begun. My team, the BC Lions had just won the 99th Grey Cup and in …

CFL Alumnus Joseph Poirier Passes

POIRIER, John Joseph The Lavoie-Poirier family deeply regrets to announce the passing of John Joseph Poirier (Joe), resident of Aylmer, Qc, at the age of 84. Joe passed away on …

STAMPEDERS MOURN THE DEATH OF DON SUTHERIN

STAMPEDERS.COM STAFF It is with great sadness the Calgary Stampeders have learned of the death of Don Sutherin. He was 85. A member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, …

CFL Alumnus Joe Hernandez Passes

JOE HERNANDEZ 1940 2021 Athlete, Businessman, and Beloved Family Man. A private celebration of life will be held for Jose Maria Hernandez, 81, who died from complications of COVID19 on …

CFL Alumnus Clyde Bennett Passes

February 2, 1932 – December 13, 2021 Lubbock, Texas – Memorial services for Clyde Eugene Bennett, Colonel, USAF retired, 89, of Lubbock, TX, will be held at 11:00 am, January …

CFL Alumnus Peter Petkoff Passes

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter on December 13th, 2021 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Jane for 66 years who will miss …

CFL Alumnus George Fleming Passes

The University of Washington announced on December 8th, that former halfback George Fleming passed away at the age of 83. Fleming was a multi-position college football player for the Washington …

Rob Vanstone: “Pee Wee” Wasnik treasures giant birthday surprise

Jerry (Pee Wee) Wasnik, who practised with the 1956 Riders, formally became a member of the team’s alumni on Wednesday — his 87th birthday

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