| Lui Passaglia | |
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 BC Lions' placekicking great Lui Passaglia (r) in action. Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the |
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| Date of birth: | June 7, 1954 |
| Place of birth: | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Placekicker Punter Wide receiver |
| College: | Simon Fraser University |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1976-2000 |
British Columbia Lions |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| CFL All-Star: | 1979, 1983, 1984, 2000 |
| Awards: | 1985 Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian 1994 Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian |
| Canadian Football Hall of Fame | |
Lui Passaglia (born June 7, 1954 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a former professional Canadian football player and current front-office executive with the Canadian Football League's British Columbia Lions. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the A punter ( P) in American or Canadian football is a Special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football This is a List of Athletic Conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA Simon Fraser University ( SFU) is a public university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby and satellite campuses in The 1979 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 26th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 22nd Canadian Football The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football The 1984 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 31st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 27th Canadian Football The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football Game Summary British Columbia Lions (37 - TDs Ned Armour (2 Jim Sandusky; FGs Lui Passaglia (5 cons The Dick Suderman Trophy for the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian is awarded annually to the Canadian-born player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Game Summary British Columbia Lions (26 - TDs Charles Gordon, Danny McManus; FGs Lui Passaglia (4 cons The Dick Suderman Trophy for the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian is awarded annually to the Canadian-born player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page In accordance with the Manual of Style (see) Canadian English is used throughout this article (see Canadian_English#Spelling) The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in Passaglia was the placekicker/punter for the Lions for a record-breaking 25 years (1976-2000) and scored more points in that time than any professional gridiron football player in history. Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the A punter ( P) in American or Canadian football is a Special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and Gridiron football is an umbrella term used in some countries outside North America to refer to several codes of Football played primarily in Northern America He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame, and the B.C. Lions Wall of Fame. See also List of attractions in Hamilton Ontario The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is a Not-for-profit corporation located Passaglia's #5 jersey is one of eight numbers retired by the Lions. [1] In 2003, Passaglia was voted a member of the B.C. Lions All-Time Dream Team as part of the club’s 50 year anniversary celebration. [2] In 2006, Passaglia was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players (#30) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN. The TSN Top 50 CFL Players was a list of the greatest fifty Canadian Football League players as selected by a panel of sixty former CFL players then-current and former coaches The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel and is Canada's leading [3]
Passaglia is the current Director of Community Relations for the B.C. Lions. [4]
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High School and College career
After playing quarterback at Notre Dame High School in East Vancouver, Passaglia, not straying far from home, accepted an athletic scholarship to local Simon Fraser University in suburban Burnaby, British Columbia. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. East Vancouver (also " East Van " or the " East Side " is a region within the City of Vancouver, Canada. Simon Fraser University ( SFU) is a public university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby and satellite campuses in [5] At Simon Fraser, Passaglia played wide receiver as well as kicker/punter. A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the A punter ( P) in American or Canadian football is a Special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and [6] As a member of the Clan, Passaglia recorded 175 career points, won All NAIA District 1 honors twice, and was named an All-Northwest All-Star. The Simon Fraser Clan are the athletic teams that represent Simon Fraser University in Burnaby British Columbia, Canada. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics ( NAIA) seeks to fully integrate life academics sport and fitness into the higher education environment [6] Passaglia was the fifth overall selection of the B.C. Lions in the 1976 Canadian College draft, as a kicker and wide receiver. The 1976 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 23rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 19th Canadian Football [4]
Canadian Football League career
Passaglia caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in his first CFL game on July 22, 1976 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The 1976 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 23rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 19th Canadian Football The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1910. [7] His only other career touchdown came on a one-yard run in his final home game at B.C. Place Stadium, on November 4, 2000, again against the Roughriders. The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1910. [7] Between those two touchdown "bookends," Passaglia arguably became one of the most consistent performers in Lions', CFL, and professional football history. [6][7]
Passaglia played the most CFL regular seasons at 25, the most CFL regular season games at 408, and scored the most points in regular season play with 3,991 points, all with one team: the B.C. Lions. Damon Allen (born July 29, 1963 in San Diego California) is a former professional Quarterback in the Canadian Football League, most The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team [4] Passaglia was the first player to score 200 points in a season (1987), with 214 points. The 1987 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 34th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 30th Canadian Football [7]
Passaglia holds many CFL regular season records including total points scored (3,991), most converts at 1,045 (560 consecutive - he missed only three), most field goals at 875 (of 1,203 attempted), best single season field goal percentage at 90. 9% (40 of 44 in 2000, his final year of play), and most single points at 309. The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football [5] Passaglia is the second all-time CFL punt leader with 3,142 for 133,826 yards (behind Bob Cameron), with the second highest average in a season (1983) of 50. Robert "Bob" Cameron (born July 18, 1954 in Hamilton Ontario) played 23 seasons (1980-2002 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football 2 yards (Jon Ryan had a higher average in the 2005 season). Jonathan Robert Ryan (born November 26, 1981 in) is an American football punter for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football The 2005 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 52nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 48th Canadian Football [7] In CFL playoff games, Lui holds records for most points with 210, is tied for most field goals with 48, and has the longest recorded punt of 89 yards. [7]
As a Lion, Lui was named a CFL Western Division All-Star nine times, and was a CFL All-Star four times (1979, 1983, 1984, and 2000). The West Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. The 1979 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 26th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 22nd Canadian Football The 1983 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 30th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 26th Canadian Football The 1984 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 31st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 27th Canadian Football The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football [5] Passaglia was a member of three of the Lions' Grey Cup seasons (1985, 1994, and 2000), winning the Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian award twice (1985 and 1994). The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The 1985 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 32nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 28th Canadian Football The 1994 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 41st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 37th Canadian Football The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football The Dick Suderman Trophy for the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian is awarded annually to the Canadian-born player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Game Summary British Columbia Lions (37 - TDs Ned Armour (2 Jim Sandusky; FGs Lui Passaglia (5 cons Game Summary British Columbia Lions (26 - TDs Charles Gordon, Danny McManus; FGs Lui Passaglia (4 cons [5] Passaglia is the longest-playing Lion in team history, appearing in a total of 408 games, overtaking Leos' great Al Wilson's previous mark of 233 games. [7]
Lui retired from the CFL following the Lions' 28-26 Grey Cup victory over the Montreal Alouettes in 2000, where he kicked the winning points in the game. Game Summary British Columbia Lions (28 - TD's Damon Allen (2 Robert Drummond; FG's Lui Passaglia (2 cons The Montreal Alouettes ( French: les Alouettes de Montréal) are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec. The 2000 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 47th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 43rd Canadian Football [7] In 2003, Passaglia was voted a member of the B. The 2003 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 50th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 46th Canadian Football C. Lions All-Time Dream Team, at the kicker and punter positions, as part of the club’s 50 year anniversary celebration. Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the A punter ( P) in American or Canadian football is a Special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and [2] In November, 2006, Passaglia was voted one of the CFL's top 50 players (#30) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN. The 2006 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 53rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 49th Canadian Football The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel and is Canada's leading [3]
Passaglia's last-second field goal in the 1994 Grey Cup game at BC Place, which clinched the championship for the Lions over the Baltimore Football Club, was named the greatest play in BC Lions history in 2007. Game Summary British Columbia Lions (26 - TDs Charles Gordon, Danny McManus; FGs Lui Passaglia (4 cons "Baltimore Football Club" redirects here For the former and current NFL franchises see Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, respectively [8]
Post-playing career
Passaglia, who resides in Coquitlam, British Columbia with his wife and four children, is the current Director of Community Relations for the B.C. Lions. Coquitlam (koʊˈkwɪtləm is a city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. [4]
References
- ^ B.C. Lions Retired Numbers. BCLions. com. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ a b B.C. Lions Dream Team. BCLions. com. Retrieved on 2006-09-10. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde.
- ^ a b TSN Top 50 CFL Players. TSN. ca (2006-11-28). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ a b c d Lui Passaglia - Director of Community Relations (B.C. Lions). BCLions. com. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ a b c d Canadian Football Hall of Fame - Lui Passaglia. Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ a b c B.C. Sports Hall of Fame - Lui Passaglia. B. C. Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ a b c d e f g h CFL: A Historical Look - Lui Passaglia (B.C. Lions). CFL: A Historical Look (Fan Site). Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ Greatest play in BC Lions history - Number 1. bclions. com (2007-07-19). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Retrieved on 2007-07-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
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Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian 1985 |
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| Preceded by Sean Fleming |
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