CFL Calgary Stampeders

Crysdale to be honoured at Presidents' Ring Luncheon

Published on May 9, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


(Calgary) – On Wednesday, May 11th Jamie Crysdale will be honoured as the Presidents' Ring Award winner for the 2004 season. This is Jamie's first time receiving the award and the 4th Stampeder offensive lineman to win 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 honor 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 Rogers 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




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