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Their Moment: A Who’s Who of the 2017 hall of fame Class

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum’s stellar Class of 2017 features the Canadian Football League running back with the most consecutive 1,000 yard seasons, the game’s leading passer, one of its’ top tacklers, its all-time leading receiver, an Alberta football stalwart and a legendary university coach from Saskatchewan.

After being named in March, the gentleman below are set to officially be inducted into the hall this weekend with festivities beginning Thursday in Hamilton with the official induction ceremony and halftime celebration on Friday night when the Tiger-Cats host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (click here for tickets).

This year’s inductees: Kelvin Andersen, Anthony Calvillo, Mike O’Shea, Geroy Simon, Stan Schwarts, Brian Towriss.

 

Hall of Fame Profiles
 
HOF Profile: Simon spoke on the field and off
CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary continues to profile those headed to the hall this weekend as he looks back on the remarkable career or Geroy Simon whose production on the field tells only part of the story.
 
HOF Profile: Mike O'Shea is the 'ultimate teammate'
When Mike O’Shea helped the equipment managers carry equipment bags out of Hamilton, anyone that knew him wasn’t surprised. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary explains why.
 
HOF Profile: Calvillo was the ultimate underdog story
CFL.ca Senior columnist Chris O’Leary continues to profile some of the greatest of all time that will enter the hall of fame on Thursday. Today he looks at QB Anthony Calvillo who took a less-than-orthodox approach to stardom.
 
HOF Profile: Stan Schwartz a true team player
Stan Schwartz was given advice not to “ever put yourself out in front” and he’s followed it his entire career. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary has more.
 
HOF Profile: Towriss thrived in university football
Despite getting offers to move up to the professional ranks, Brian Towriss was more than happy staying at the university level.
 
Call to the Hall: Hall of Fame reveals class of 2017
REGINA – The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum’s stellar Class of 2017 features the Canadian Football League running back with the most consecutive 1,000 yard seasons, the game’s leading passer, one of its’ top tacklers, its all-time leading receiver, an Alberta football stalwart and a legendary university coach from Saskatchewan. “Every class is special and this is one is exemplary,” said Mark DeNobile, Executive Director of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum (CFHOF), as ...