2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver Dolphins’ first Canadian Men’s Touch Football Championship. It is a milestone celebrating one of the greatest dynasties in Canadian touch football history and a legacy that continues to shape the sport today. Founded in 1978, the Dolphins emerged during a pivotal period in the growth of touch … Read more
Although best known for his hockey broadcasting career with Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, Jim Robson maintained a keen interest in the BC Lions. Jim first joined CKWX Radio in Vancouver in the mid-1950s, after broadcasting stops in Port Alberni and Nanaimo, having been hired by Sports Director Bill Stephenson, who … Read more
Steve Daniel redefined analytics for the Canadian Football League. Steve’s career as a pro sports statistician, analyst, and historian began with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers in 1994. From there, he moved on to a 10-year run with the NBA’s Vancouver Grizzlies, later following them as they moved to Memphis, as their Director of Game … Read more
Executive Emeritus David Podmore has spent over 50 years reshaping cities across Canada. He co-founded Concert Properties in 1989, and Concert Infrastructures in 2010, and most recently served as Chair of Concert Properties prior to his retirement. Under his guidance, Concert Properties has become one of Canada’s premier developers. In his career, he also served … Read more
Larry Crawford was one of the most dynamic defensive backs in CFL history. Over nine seasons with the BC Lions and one with Toronto, he earned five Divisional All-Star selections and four CFL All-Star honours. Larry helped lead the BC Lions to the 1985 Grey Cup Championship and was also an elite punt returner, finishing … Read more
Leo Groenewegen launched his football career at Notre Dame Regional Secondary, capturing a provincial championship as a senior in 1982. At UBC, he was a cornerstone of the 1986 Vanier Cup National Championship team. He then went on to an exceptional CFL career which spanned 13 seasons. He was selected first overall in the 1987 … Read more
Surrey, BC (unceded traditional territory of the Katzie, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, and other Coast Salish peoples) – One of the most dominant teams in Canadian university history headlines the BC Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 which will be formally inducted on Friday, October 17, 2025, ahead of the BC Lions game versus the Edmonton … Read more
Jerome Erdman began his football journey with the North Vancouver Browns in the Greater Surrey League, helping the team to two league championships. At Handsworth Secondary (1975–1978), he starred as both receiver and defensive back, earning league all-star honours in 1978. Jerome walked on as a receiver at Simon Fraser University, where he earned a … Read more
Dr. Sean Graham distinguished himself early at Vancouver College, where he served as captain and receiver, earning league all-star honours in 1989. At the University of British Columbia (1990–1995), Sean excelled as a receiver, setting school records for highest career rushing average and, in 1992, the single-season record for average yards per carry. In the … Read more
Heather Foster’s first involvement in football began in 1987 as a cheerleader for the Richmond Raiders Junior Football Club. She quickly expanded her role, serving as Secretary on the Raiders’ Board of Directors (1990–1992). When the Raiders and Renfrew Trojans merged to form the Vancouver Trojans in 1992, Heather became Team Manager, later adding responsibility … Read more
