Card: All World 1991
Acquired: TTM 1992, CFL Blitz
After being drafted 53rd overall in 1984 by the British Columbia Lions, Irv Daymond would end up playing center for the Ottawa Rough Riders by 1986. A non-import from Western Ontario University, Daymond would provide exceptional protection and run support, winning CFL All Star honors numerous times through his retirement in 1995. At 6’5″, 255 his versatility and size would allow him to basically play any position on the line. I’d get his autograph along with a slew of other CFLers back in the early 1990s.
After retirement he made his way back to the college level and coached offensive line for Ottawa University, NCAFA’s Nepean Redskins and at the moment is with the Ottawa Invaders of the Northern Football Conference as their offensive line coach.
Card: All World 1991
Acquired: TTM 1992, C/o The CFL
After graduating from Central Michigan in 1982, wide receiver/ kick returner Stephen Jones would play from 1985-1993 in the Canadian Football League. He played in 1985 for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but headed over to the Edmonton Eskimos from 1986 to 1989. On August 1st 1986, in a game versus the Toronto Argonauts, Jones would finish with the 3rd all-time single game kick-return yardage record with 228. He’d then finish out his career with the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1990-1994. Stephen was a two-time CFL West All-Star in 1990 and 1992. In 1992, Jones helped the Rough Riders make the playoffs for the first time in over 10 years, as the team lost a heartbreaker 29-28 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the first round of the playoffs. As with many CFL players the information regarding players is quite scarce.
Card: All World 1991
Acquired: TTM 1992, C/o The CFL
A 2005 Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honor inductee who played collegiately at Arizona, Jeff Fairholm was the Rookie of the Year in 1988 of the CFL Western Division, recording 45 catches that season. Considered a non-import because he was originally from Canada and played high school there, Fairholm would team up with Ray Elgaard and lead the team to the Grey Cup Championship in 1989 (with another 45 receptions). In 1990 Jeff would electrify the league with a franchise record 107 yard touchdown reception, despite limited play from injury; However, the next three seasons would be a testament to Jeff’s ability as he’d rake in 216 receptions and 28 touchdowns. He’d sign with the Argonauts as a free agent in 1994, but was never able to duplicate the numbers he had in those final 3 seasons for Saskatchewan. Solid slot receiver play from Fairholm helped him play in the league until he won another championship in 1996 with the Toronto Argonauts, where he later coached wide receivers. Since his coaching days Jeff has diversified his interests and also runs an internet corporation in the Montreal area.
