CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Voting for All-Time Tiger-Cats Team Presented by AM 900 CHML Begins Tuesday

Published on June 25, 2012 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


Hamilton, Ontario - The process to determine the greatest players ever to suit up in Black and Gold kicks off Tuesday, when fans can cast their votes for the All-Time Tiger-Cats team presented by AM 900 CHML.

Voting begins on Tuesday at Ticats.ca. Each week until the Labour Day Classic, the Ticats and AM 900 CHML will unveil a new position group eligible for fan voting. All groups will remain open for voting until October 5. Fans can vote for each position once per day. Once fans have voted, they can share their choices with fellow fans via Facebook and Twitter.

Fans can win great prizes just by submitting their votes! Weekly prizes include tickets to the final game at Ivor Wynne Stadium and re-engineered Reebok jerseys while two grand prizes will be awarded in October. Fans who vote for each position will be eligible for the grand prizes, which include a VIP trip for two to the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto and a final game at Ivor Wynne experience. Full details regarding prizes can be found here .

The All-Time Tiger-Cats team will consist of 28 individuals at 13 positions:

Position Voting Begins

Quarterback (1) June 26

Running Back (2) July 10

Receivers (4) August 14

Offensive Tackle (2) July 31

Offensive Guard (2) July 31

Centre (1) July 31

Defensive Back (5) July 24

Linebacker (3) August 21

Defensive Tackle (2) August 7

Defensive End (2) July 3

Kicker (1) July 17

Punter (1) July 17

Kick Returner (1) August 28

Head Coach (1) September 4

Players were nominated by a selection committee comprised of alumni, media, fans and other CFL personalities. Players who suited up for at least two seasons with the Tiger-Cats from 1950-present were eligible for nomination.

The identities of the five quarterbacks nominated will be unveiled exclusively on AM 900 CHML's The Tiger-Cats show tonight at 7 p.m.

Once selected, the All-Time Tiger-Cats team will be revealed prior to Ivor Wynne Stadium's regular season finale on October 27. Members of the All-Time Tiger-Cats team will be presented during the post-game closing ceremonies.

The All-Time Tiger-Cats are part of the team's celebrations for the Final Season of Ivor Wynne Stadium presented by Tim Hortons. All season long, the Tiger-Cats will pay homage to the rich history and tradition of one of the most renowned facilities in Canadian sports history and the players that helped contribute to its legend.

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