JIM HOPSON PASSES AT AGE 73
Jim Hopson, the former Saskatchewan Roughriders player who later served as president of the CFL club, has died. He was 73.
The Roughriders confirmed Hopson’s death Wednesday.
Hopson battled colon cancer for three years.
Hopson, a Regina native, was an offensive lineman with Saskatchewan from 1973 to 1976, playing with legendary Riders such as running back George Reed and quarterback Ron Lancaster.
He returned to the franchise in 2005 as its first full-time president/CEO, a post he held until 2015.
(Canadian Press)
Very sad, rest in peace Jim.
As my generation starts to hit 50 and go beyond. I really and truly hope the kids out there can sift through the noise and the b.s. First and foremost go get his book. He was incredibly smart to write that so now there will no skewing of history as it’s on record. 10-15-20 years from now people in this town forget. The last thing the great ones need is to have their contributions revised by “Historians” – and then they coop that name/image/likeness. Hugh Campbell left for Edmonton. George Reed went to sell cars. Ronnie Lancaster only came through… Read more »
RIP big fella and thanks for the memories.