CLASS OF 2017: CFL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
PLAYERS Anthony Calvillo
Years played: 1994-2013 Teams: Las Vegas, Hamilton, Montreal Position: Quarterback Highlights: Pro football’s all-time passing-yardage leader (79,816) ... CFL’s Most Outstanding Player in 2003, 2008 and 2009 ... Grey Cup champion in 2002, 2009 and 2010.
Geroy Simon
Years played: 1999-2013 Teams: Winnipeg, B.C., Saskatchewan Position: Slotback Highlights: CFL’s all-time leader in catches (1,029) and receiving yards (16,352) ... the league’s Most Outstanding Player in 2006 ... Grey Cup champion in 2006, 2011 and 2013.
Kelvin Anderson
Years played: 1996-2003 Teams: Calgary, B.C. Position: Running back Highlights: Rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his eight CFL seasons ... CFL rookie of the year in 1996 ... Grey Cup champion in 1998 and 2001.
Michael O’Shea
Years played: 1993-2008 Teams: Hamilton, Toronto Position: Linebacker Highlights: CFL outstanding Canadian in 1999 ... CFL’s top rookie in 1993 ... First Canadian to record 1,000 career tackles ... Grey Cup champion in 1996, 1997 and 2004.
Builder (Pro Football) Stan Schwartz
Highlights: Past president of Calgary Stampeders ... In his 30th year with Stampeders ... Former senior executive/manager of McMahon Stadium ... Former Stampeders assistant coach.
Builder (Amateur Football) Brian Towriss
Highlights: 33 seasons (1984-2016) as head coach of University of Saskatchewan Huskies ... Guided Huskies to nine Vanier Cups, three national titles ... Canadian university football’s all-time leader in coaching victories (196) and games coached (315).