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2007 Celebrities*
Roger Aldag (Hall of Famer)
Roger Aldag had a brilliant 17 year career as an Offensive Guard in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1976 to 1992. His awards and accolades are numerous, including being a 5-time All-Canadian Allstar, 9-time All-Western Allstar and Stanley Award Winner for Offensive Lineman 2 times. In 1989 Roger was instrumental in bringing the Roughriders a Grey Cup Championship to Regina. He was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2003 and most recently on June 17, 2006 Roger was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. |
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Rocky DiPietro (Hall of Famer)
Rocky DiPietro signed with the Tiger-Cats in 1978. During his 14 year career as a slotback and wide receiver, DiPietro became the CFL's all-time pass reception leader in 1989 and had a career total of 706 receptions for 9,762 yards and 45 touchdowns. Rocky retired in 1991 after starring in four Grey Cup games. He was named to the Tiger-Cat Walk of Fame in 1994, and inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 1997. |
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Tony Gabriel (Hall of Famer)
Tony Gabriel's remarkable 11-year career ended in 1981 with eight All-Canadian and All-Eastern honours to his credit. He ranks fourth in pass receptions and pass reception yardage. This determined tight end played with Hamilton and Ottawa, and was Schenley winner as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 1978, as well he won the Schenley four times as Most Outstanding Canadian. Gabriel was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1985. |
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Herm Harrison (Hall of Famer)
Herm Harrison was elected into the CFL Hall of Fame as a player on June 25, 1993. Harrison’s career spanned from 1964-1972 with the Calgary Stampeders and he was named the Western Conference Allstar Tight End six times, and All-Canadian three times. “Ham Hands” participated in three Grey Cups with the Stampeders, winning the last one in 1971. |
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Willie Pless (Hall of Famer)
Willie Pless is the all-time leader in defensive tackles, an 11-time CFL Allstar, 9 time Western Allstar, 5 time winner of the Norm Fieldgate Trophy as Most Valuable Defensive Player - Western Division, and holds a record for winning the CFL's "Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award" five times. Pless was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Argonauts in 1986 and was traded to the BC Lions in 1990. He signed as a free agent with Edmonton in 1991 where he stayed until 1999, having many of his most memorable seasons with the Eskimos. |
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Ben Zambiasi (Hall of Famer)
Ben Zambiasi had an outstanding career in the CFL from 1979 until 1988; 8 years with the Hamilton Ti-Cats (1979-1987) and one year with the Toronto Argonauts (1988). He was a draftee with the Chicago Bears in 1978. Zambiasi's highlights during his 9 years in the CFL include: Eastern Division Outstanding Rookie in 1978, CFL Outstanding Defensive Player in 1979, CFL Eastern All Star 7 times, CFL All Pro Lineback 6 times and winning the Grey Cup with the Ti-Cats in 1986. Zambiasi is a member of the Ti-Cat Walk and the Hamilton Ti-Cat Walk of Fames. In 2004 was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame. Last year he was the Hamilton Ti-Cats Linebacker Coach and he continues to be very active volunteering with the CFL Hall of Fame, doing charity work, speaking in the community and coaching minor football. |
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Roger Cattelan
Roger Cattlean played college football with Doug Flutie at Boston College from 1979-1983. He was then drafted by the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1983. Three games into the 1983 season Roger was awarded a starting position at offensive tackle and proceeded to start every game until his retirement in 1988. Roger was selected as an Eastern Allstar in 1985. |
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Michael Collymore
Michael Collymore did not play football in high school or university but still had a very productive CFL career. He was a wide receiver in the CFL from 1981-1984 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. |
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Bob Poley
Bob Poley played 15 seasons in the CFL. He is 21st on the CFL’s All-Time Games Played list with 236 and ranks 7th amongst games played by offensive lineman. Poley started his career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1978. In May of 1985 he was traded to the Calgary Stampeders and was the Western Conference nominee for the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 1987. Poley’s 183 games played as a Saskatchewan Roughrider ranks him 13th on the Riders’ All- Time Games Played list. Poley was a key member of the Riders’ special teams as a long snapper on both field goals and punts. Upon his return to the Roughriders from the Calgary Stampeders in 1988 he moved from center to guard on the offensive line. He started the final six games of the 1989 regular season at guard, as well as two playoff games and the 1989 Grey Cup game. |
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Pee Wee Smith
Pee Wee Smith played in the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders from 1990 to1997 as a wide reciever, punt returner and kick returner. At 6'-1" this colourful Stampeder was a perennial leader during his 7 years with the Stampeders. His biggest highlight was in 1991 when he caught a 67 yard catch from Danny Barrett that took the Stamps to the Grey Cup for the first time in 20 years. In 1992 Smith was instrumental in bringing a Grey Cup Championship to Calgary. During his post secondary years, Smith played for the University of Miami and Santa Monica Junior College where he is a member of their Hall of Fame. |
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Peter Stenerson
Peter Stenerson played his university football at Carleton University. He then spent 8 years with the Ottawa Rough Riders, from 1975 to 1982. In the first three years of his career Peter was a defensive back and then moved to slot back for five years. Peter went to the Grey Cup twice, winning it in 1976 with Ottawa. |
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Todd Storme
Todd Storme was Edmonton's first round pick (third overall) in the 1987 draft. He began his CFL career in 1989 with the Edmonton Eskimos. Storme played on 5 teams in 8 years and started at all 5 offensive line positions over this period of time. Storme also played the position of tight end, full back and defensive tackle over the course of his career. He played in 2 Grey Cups, losing in 1990 with Edmonton and winning in 1992 with Calgary. Both championships were against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. |
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* not all players listed play in every game
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