Jason Riley and Bob Krouse Named CFL Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year 2021

2021 CFLAA Alumnus of the Year Named

For Immediate Release:
November 24, 2021

Since 2008 The CFL Alumni Association (CFLAA) has recognized an Alumni Member who has made outstanding contributions to their football community.

That tradition proudly continued today as CFLAA Executive Director Leo Ezerins announced that Bob Krouse and Jason Riley have been selected as the 2021 CFLAA Alumnus of the Year.

“The CFLAA Alumnus of the Year Award honours former players

who have consistently made a positive impact in their local communities over the years,” said Leo Ezerins. “For many years, Bob and Jason have made a positive impact in their community and to the game they love.”

Bob Krouse played with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1963 to 1975. A defensive standout, Bob was a four-time Grey Cup Champion and a CFL All-Star.

Off the field, Bob was a founding member of the Tiger-Cat alumni association, a team scout and a member of the Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour and Walk of Fame.

Bob, who is also a Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame inductee, shared his passion for sports by coaching both football and basketball at the high school and university level.

“Giving back to the community is one of the greatest gifts one can share and  I still get thanks from former students and athletes whom I gave extra time to,” said Bob Krouse. “It is a great honour to be selected as the CFLAA Alumnus of the Year with my fellow Tiger-Cat Alumnus, Jason Riley”.

Jason Riley was originally a first round pick of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 1983 CFL Draft. During his 11-year CFL career, Jason spent time with Winnipeg, Saskatchewan and Hamilton.

A graduate of UBC, Jason was recognized for his outstanding play along the offensive line earning CFL All-Star honours in 1989 and four Eastern All-Star nominations.

Jason is a member of the CFLAA Board of Directors and has earned many honours for his dedication to community service. In addition to coaching minor sports, Jason has been the offensive line coach at McMaster University since 1996.

“Being recognized as CFLAA Alumnus of the Year is a huge honour and I am humbled by the fact that I was chosen by my peers to receive it,” said Jason Riley. “The fact that I am being recognized beside Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour member, Bob Krouse, makes it even more incredible for me.”

Bob Krouse and Jason Riley will be officially honored at the CFLAA Legends Luncheon will be held on December 10th at the End Zone Bar and Grill in Hamilton. Tickets can be purchased through the Hamilton Tiger-cats Alumni htcaa@bell.net, the CFL Alumni Association or online at https://canadian-football-league-cfl-alumni-association.square.site/.

About the CFLAA

The CFLAA supports former CFL players, Canadian football and other communities of interest while fostering collaborative relationships with the CFL stakeholders and others that enhance the well-being of our members and friends.

To become a member and receive the numerous benefits and support programs the CFLAA offers visit CFLAA.ca.

CFLAA Contact:
Leo Ezerins
Executive Director, CFL Alumni Association
leo@cflaa.ca
1-905-464-0007

Past CFLAA Man of the Year Recipients

In 2009, in its inaugural year the recipient of the Man of the Year was given posthumously to Sam `The Rifle` Etcheverry as voted by the CFLAA board of directors.  Click here for more information.