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Beloved Actor Carl Weathers, Former BC Lions Player Dies

FANNATION CFL STAFF FEB 2, 2024 6:52 PM EST Carl Weathers, who had starring roles in movies such as the “Rocky” franchise throughout a long acting career, died at the …

CFL Alumnus Harry Holt Passes

Harry Holt a fomer CFL and NFL tight end, passed away at the age of 66; on November 24th as reported via a social media post by his high school. …

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Legendary B.C. Lions, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp passes away at 85

By 3Down Staff -May 9, 2023 Legendary B.C. Lions’ quarterback Joe Kapp passed away on Monday after a 15-year battle with dementia, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He was 85 years …

CFL Alumnus Donald Ratliff Passes

Obituary for Donald Eugene Ratliff Don was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended John Handley High School in Winchester, Virgina where he participated in honors chorus and lettered in 3 …

CFL Alumnus Frank Gilliam Passes

Longtime Vikings scout Frank Gilliam dead at age 89 He worked for nearly four decades with the team as one of the NFL’s first Black scouts.  By Star Tribune staff …

CFL Alumnus Bob Winters Passes

Obituary Bob Winters passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on March 4th, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born on September 25, 1935 in Greeley, Colorado …

Ex-B.C. Lions take pride in joining new team as Surrey Police Service officers

Glenda LuymesDec 27, 2022 Both Jas Dhillon and Matt Clarke say that joining the new police force is a way to give back to a community that has had an …

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 …

CFL Alumnus Emelio “Marty” Martinello Passes

January 11, 1931 – March 24, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Marty Martinello who has reunited in heaven with his …

HANGING UP THE CLEATS: MICHAEL REILLY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

CFL.CA STAFF VANCOUVER —  After an illustrious CFL career, Michael Reilly is hanging up his cleats. The BC Lions announced the news on Monday afternoon. Reilly, 36, suited up in 168 games …

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