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Football community comes together to mourn passing of Hicks

TORONTO — The CFL community was in shock Sunday morning after learning of the passing of Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks whose life was taken in act of violence on the weekend.

Teams, players, coaches, executives and media all extended their thoughts and sympathies over Twitter.

A number of players, including former teammate and current Toronto Argonauts pass rusher Shawn Lemon took to social media to pay tribute to the former Michigan State defensive back.

Canadian Football League Commissioner Jeffrey Orridge released a statement Sunday morning as well but also took to social media when he was informed of the news.

The CFL is a very close community and a number of teams and executives also sent their well wishes to the Stampders organization and those who were close with Hicks.

 

 

Michigan State pays tribute to former DB


Before Hicks turned pro, he played four seasons (2011-14) at Michigan State. Despite missing four games with an arm injury in 2014, he set a career high with 19 tackles and also had four pass breakups. He was the Spartans defence’s recipient of the Biggie Munn Award for being the most inspirational player.

His alma mater paid tribute to the former Spartan and with a powerful graphic from his playing days and a tweet from head coach Mark Dantonio.