Burris Makes It Three Straight
Published on February 9, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce quarterback Henry Burris is this year's recipient of the Presidents' Ring.
"To receive this award in three consecutive seasons is very special," said Burris. "I've built great relationships with the guys in our locker room over the last several seasons and to win an award voted on by my peers means more to me than any other individual accolade I can receive in this game."
The Presidents' Ring has been presented annually since 1967 to the Stampeders player who best demonstrates excellence on and off the field. Burris' teammates selected him based on his in-game contributions, leadership, inspiration and motivational skills. He will formally receive the award at a luncheon in May.
The pivot becomes the first Stamps player to win the award in three consecutive seasons (2007-09). Danny Barrett (1989, 1990, 1996) and Stu Laird (1988, 1992, 1995) are the only other players to win the award on three occasions. Twenty-seven players and four quarterbacks have won the award since its inception.
Burris led the Stamps to a 10-7-1 regular-season record in 2009 and a fifth consecutive post-season appearance while rewriting the club's record book. The 12-year Canadian Football League veteran completed 339 of 571 passes for 4,831 yards and threw 22 touchdowns while leading all quarterbacks with 552 rushing yards and 11 rushing majors. He was 41-of-66 for 542 passing yards and added three scores in two post-season contests. Burris is now the Stamps' all-time leader in career passing yards, completions, attempts and touchdown passes.
A pillar in the Calgary area, Smilin' Hank was again among the team's leaders in community appearances. In May, he hosted his fourth annual Henry Burris All-Star Weekend, an event which raised more than $150,000 for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and area.
Stamps 2010 season tickets are available now. Fans are encouraged to contact the Stampeders' Ticket Office by phone at 403.289.0258 (or toll free at 1.800.667.3267) to get theirs today.
Visit Stampeders.com for the 2010 Stamps schedule and comprehensive coverage of the Stamps including behind-the-scenes videos, player blogs and insider news. Fans are also encouraged to visit StampsConnect.com today to interact with Stamps players through Twitter and Facebook, upload videos and photos and become part of the Stamps' ultimate fan site!
Canadian Football League Stories from February 9, 2010
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- Toronto Argonauts Moving Forward Under New Ownership - Toronto Argonauts
- Burris Makes It Three Straight - Calgary Stampeders
- Argos Name Jim Barker Head Coach - Toronto Argonauts
- Q And A With Bombers Safety Ian Logan - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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