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CFL Alumnus Peter Palmer Passes

The BC Lions Alumni Association is saddened to announce the passing of alumnus Peter Palmer recently. Peter played with the Lions and the Blue Bombers from 1970-1975. The celebration of …

CFL Alumnus Veryl Switzer Passes

Kansas State Wildcats football legend, trailblazer Veryl Switzer dies at age 89 By Kellis Robinett One of the most decorated and influential athletes in Kansas State history has died. Veryl …

CFL great Tony Pajaczkowski dies at 86

The Montreal-born offensive guard was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1988.Author of the article: Pat Hickey  •  Montreal Gazette Tony Pajaczkowski, who played 13 seasons in the Canadian …

CFL Alumnus Willie Shines Passes

Willie Shines, a former fullback in the Canadian Football League, passed away on May 10th at the age of 79. survived by wife Myrtle Geraldine Shines, sons: Ian Noel Shine …

CFL Alumnus Bob LaRose Passes

Robert Bob LaRoseMarch 6, 1946 ~ April 25, 2022 (age 76) Obituary It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert (Bob) LaRose, announce his passing of a sudden heart attack on …

Longtime CFL receiver Cory Watson joins Concordia University coaching staff

By 3Down Staff Longtime CFL receiver Cory Watson has joined the coaching staff at Concordia University, becoming one of the organization’s receivers coaches. “Cory has to be one of the top …

Jon Cornish named U of C’s next chancellor

By Dylan Short Canadian Hall of Fame football player and community leader Jon Cornish has been called up to serve as the University of Calgary’s 15th chancellor. Cornish was named …

ALL TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: CHARLES ROBERTS

By Chris Lawton Charles Roberts – a CFL Great I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL …

ALL-TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: MIKE PRINGLE

by Chris Lawton Mike Pringle – a CFL great I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL …

CFL Alumnus John Fripp Passes at 101 Yrs Old

Johnny Fripp, the oldest alumni of the Ottawa Rough Riders and possibly the entire Canadian Football League, has died at the age of 101. Fripp played for the Riders straight …

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