Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum induction festivities set
Source: Mark DeNobil, Executive Director - Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum
HAMILTON, ONT – Today, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum announced they have awarded the honour of hosting the 2015 Induction Ceremony and Hall of Fame Weekend to Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan.
“The Hall of Fame is very excited to be going to Saskatoon and Regina in 2015 to celebrate such a special induction weekend.” says Mark DeNobile, Executive Director of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum. “The fact that we are incorporating both the CIS and the CFL football games into the weekend events is a first for the Hall of Fame and helps with us fulfilling our mandate for Canadian football.
The weekend attracts Hall of Fame and CFL Alumni and fans from across the country for three days of fun and excitement that pays tribute to legends of the game. The dates of the events run from Wednesday, August 19th to Saturday, August 22nd. The first event is the Hall of Fame Jacket presentation on Wednesday, August 19th at 8:00 PM at the Delta Bessborough. The Bust unveiling will also be at the Delta Bessborough at 10:00am Thursday, August 20th with the Induction Dinner being held at the TCU Place starting at 5:30pm on the same day.
“We are thrilled that the Hall of Fame is working with two great organizations, both the Huskies and Hilltops are the model of success in Amateur football in Canada and we are pleased to be aligned with them” remarked DeNobile.
For the first time ever the Canadian Football Hall of Fame will be part of a CIS game when the University of Saskatchewan Huskies host the Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks of the OUA in a non-conference game on the evening of Friday, August 21st. Additionally, we will take part in the Hall of Fame Game TSN broadcast on Saturday, August 22nd when the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Calgary Stampeders at Mosaic Stadium.
Tickets for the Gala Dinner are now available at www.cfhof.ca or contact the Hall of Fame at info@cfhof.ca or 905 528 7566, tax receipts will be available with your purchase.
The Class of 2015 includes builders Bob Wetenhall, Bob O’Billovich and Larry Reda along with players Leroy Blugh, Dave Dickenson, Eddie Davis and Gene Makowsky.
Proceeds raised will benefit the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the Saskatoon Hilltops and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.
The Class of 2015 will bring the total Hall of Fame members to 278 members already included in the Hall’s Zone of Champions, which features busts of each member of the Hall.
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum operates as a non-profit registered charity. Located in Hamilton, Ontario since 1963, and in its current location next to Hamilton City Hall since 1972, the Hall is home to more than 30,000 Canadian football artifacts, ranging from equipment and trophies to photos and videos.
It’s open to the public year round; see our website for further information www.cfhof.ca
About the Saskatoon Hilltops
Since their formation in 1947, The Saskatoon Hilltops yearly give boys between the ages of 17 and 22 a chance to compete for a Canadian Championship. The Hilltops have been to the Final and won 17 times. Head Coach, Tom Sargeant has been at his position for 18 years, winning eight times. The dedicated team
of forty Directors works hard to make sure the players have the best opportunity to compete at an elite level.
About the University Saskatchewan Huskies
At the University of Saskatchewan, Huskie Football provides the opportunity to students’ athletes to play the sport at an elite level while obtaining a university degree. Many Huskie football players leave the campus and the University of Saskatchewan with the skills to play professionally, while all leave with the
ability to become successful at work, with family and in the community.