Crysdale receives double recognition
Published on November 8, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
Jamie Crysdale has been selected as the President Ring Award winner for the first time in his Stampeder career. He is the 4th Stampeder offensive lineman to win the award since the inception of the award 38 years ago. Bob Poley was the first offensive lineman to receive the award back in 1986 and Rocco Romano was the last offensive lineman to win it in 1997. In 2004, Jamie extended his playing streak to 205 consecutive games. Since joining the Stampeders in 1993 and starting his CFL career, Jamie has not missed a single game. PRESIDENTS' RING AWARD
This honour is presented annually at the conclusion of each football season to a player who is voted by his teammates as having exceptional motivational and leadership skills on and off the field.
The award was established in 1967 by then team President George McMahon and Stampeder General Manager Roger Lehew. Stampeder Linebacker Wayne Harris was the first ever recipient. Here's a look back at past winners of the PRESIDENTS' RING AWARD:
1967 Wayne Harris 1982 Ed McAlaney 1997 Rocco Romano
1968 Herm Harrison 1983 Danny Bass 1998 Mark McLoughlin
1969 Jerry Keeling 1984 Lyall Woznesensky 1999 Allen Pitts
1970 Wayne Harris 1985 Bernie Morrison 2000 Dave Dickenson
1971 Jerry Keeling 1986 Bob Poley 2001 Alondra Johnson
1972 Larry Robinson 1987 Bernie Morrison 2002 Alondra Johnson
1973 Rudy Linterman 1988 Stu Laird 2003 Joe Fleming
1974 John Helton 1989 Danny Barrett 2004 Jamie Crysdale
1975 Willie Burden 1990 Danny Barrett
1976 Tom Forzani 1991 Lloyd Fairbanks
1977 Willie Burden 1992 Stu Laird
1978 James Sykes 1993 Andy McVey
1979 Ed McAlaney 1994 Allen Pitts
1980 James Sykes 1995 Stu Laird
1981 Lloyd Fairbanks 1996 Danny Barrett
Jamie will be honoured at the 38th Annual President's Luncheon in the spring of 2005!
Calgary Stampeder Nominee for the Tom Pate Award
Jamie has also been recognized by his team-mates as this year's nominee for the 2005 Tom Pate Award. This award is given to players who display qualities that distinguish them from their peers by having a unique combination of outstanding sportsmanship and dedication to the league and the community. The 2005 Tom Pate award winner will be announced on November 18th, 2004 at the Rogers CFL Player Awards Ceremony in Ottawa, Ontario
Jamie joined the Stampeders back in 1993 after being a late cut by the New York Giants. He played his first game on September 18th, 1993 vs the B.C. Lions.
This past season, Jamie received the news that his daughter Grace had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Jamie and the Stampeder organization initiated the "Shave your lid for a kid" campaign which raises funds for the Alberta Children's Hospital Cancer Unit through the Kids' Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCCFA). Over 30 players/coaches/staff from the Stampeder organization shaved their heads raising $15,128 through the event.
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- Crysdale receives double recognition - Calgary Stampeders
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