Roughriders Mourn The Loss Of The Legendary George Reed

George Reed was “an absolute living legend” — Craig Reynolds 

13 hours ago | Rob Vanstone
Not even 24 hours after the passing of George Reed, Craig Reynolds sat before the assembled media and put the player — the person — in perspective.  “The word ‘legend’ gets thrown around a lot, ...

George Reed: A Legendary Life

17 hours ago | Rob Vanstone
1939: Born on Oct. 2 in Vicksburg, Miss. — where Ron Lancaster’s younger brother, Bill, later resided.  1942: Moved with his family to the Seattle suburb of Renton, where he was raised. At Renton ...

Rob Vanstone: George Reed rushed for 16,116 yards — and went the extra mile

20 hours ago | Rob Vanstone
George Reed was the rare person who could elicit a spontaneous standing ovation by simply, unobtrusively walking into a room.  I saw it happen, multiple times, and it was as amazing as the man ...

George Reed: An appreciation of the icon who lived next door

October 1, 2023 | Rob Vanstone
“I came. I played. I stayed.”  Those were the unforgettable words of George Reed on Oct. 20, 1976, when a testimonial dinner was held in his honour.  The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ iconic No. 34 ...

“T-Jack” is coming back for celebration of 2013 Roughriders

October 1, 2023 | Rob Vanstone
Tristan Jackson is looking forward to a return that is even longer than his CFL-record 129-yarder.  Jackson is poised to travel 800 kilometres — to Regina from St. Albert, Alta. — to reunite with ...

Rob Vanstone: “It’s a special kind of love that you feel and embrace” — Roughriders visit Every Child Matters Powwow

October 1, 2023 | Rob Vanstone
SASKATOON — Jamal Morrow was on the other side of the handoffs, for a change.  Instead of being presented with a football in the line of duty, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ affable running back ...

Roughriders recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2023 | Rob Vanstone
Green is the colour, like the song says, but members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders are proudly wearing orange this weekend.  They are observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — ...

Robservations: The Cherneys’ journey to a November to remember

September 30, 2023 | Rob Vanstone
Lorne Cherney remembers watching the Green and White in black and white.  He was 16 years old, living in Saskatoon, and glued to the TV set when the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Ottawa ...
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Roughriders Mourn The Loss Of The Legendary George Reed

Roughriders Mourn The Loss Of The Legendary George Reed

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club, alongside its fans and the entire CFL community, mourns the death of one of its greatest players of all ...
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