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TOGETHER AGAIN SERIES: WALLY BUONO

The Together Again series is an opportunity to share stories from British Columbians who have a strong connection to BC Place – and the events that bring it to life. This week we chat with CFL legend and former BC Lions head coach, Wally Buono.

Larry Thompson – Life Story

Overcoming obstacles seems to be the common theme with Larry’s story. He made the CFL at age 19 and continued playing for a total of 12 years but it wasn’t an easy road.

Rob Vanstone: Bobby Jurasin tops Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive linemen

By Rob VanstoneMay 19th, 2020  Another poll, another photo finish. Recently in this space, Gene Makowsky was named the top offensive lineman in Saskatchewan Roughriders history, in the appraisal of a …

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Alumnus Jack Delveaux Passes

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Winipeg Blue Bombers Alumnus, 3x Grey Cup Champion (WPG 1959, 1961, 1962), Canadian Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1988), …

CFL Alumnus Gene Cockrell Passes

Obituary Decatur ~ Gene Oliver “Buddy” Cockrell, 85, went to be with our Lord Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Decatur. Gene was born June 10, 1934 to Younger and Alice …

Stamps’ Reinhart announces retirement

By TSN.ca Staff Calgary Stampeders national linebacker Job Reinhart announced his retirement Sunday. Reinhart spent training camp with the Stampeders after they selected him in the seventh round of the …

From CFL kicker to bus driver, Christopher Milo’s second career

After seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Christopher Milo took a long time to find a new job that he was passionate about. More than three years since his last match, he has finally found a job that motivates him: bus driver.

ESKS DT MARK MACKIE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

By CFL.CA STAFF EDMONTON — Defensive tackle Mark Mackie has retired from the Canadian Football League following his admission to the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University. “I want to …

Winning is a Universal Language: CFL Legend Dave Ritchie’s European Adventure

By JC Abbott on 05/12/2020 CFL fans know Dave Ritchie well. He was an intimate part of the league’s football fabric for 25 years, a coaching icon who finished his career seventh all-time in wins …

Former Eskimos quarterback Nealon Greene grateful for CFL journey

By Reid Wilkins May 12, 2020 You probably remember Nealon Greene as a mobile quarterback, able to avoid the pass rush and then dash for yards. But the Greene you …

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