May 21
Legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Hugh Campbell turns 85 today.
“Gluey Hughie” — born on May 21, 1941 in San Jose, Calif. — played for the Roughriders from 1963 to 1967 and again in 1969.
The first Roughrider with multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons, Campbell posted totals of 1,000 (1964), 1,329 (1965) and 1,109 (1966).
In the latter season, Campbell set an enduring franchise record for touchdown catches (17).
He also scored the winning touchdown in the 1966 Grey Cup Game, snaring a five-yard Ron Lancaster aerial on the first play of the fourth quarter to snap a 14-14 tie with Ottawa. Saskatchewan ended up winning 29-14.
Also of note: Campbell registered 60 touchdown catches in 5½ regular seasons.
He entered the SaskTel Plaza of Honour in 1988.
ALSO BORN ON THIS DAY
• Mike Waszczuk — Roughriders linebacker, 2001 (49)
• Eric Norwood — defensive lineman, 2016 (38)