Hebeler, Klassen inducted to the BC Lions Wall of Fame

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Congratulations to Nick Hebeler and Rick Klassen!

http://www.bclions.com/article/hebeler- ... ll-of-fame
The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that former defensive greats Nick Hebeler and Rick Klassen will be added to the BC Lions Wall of Fame during a halftime ceremony on Friday, July 6th when the club hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“We are proud and excited to welcome two of our most popular and accomplished alumni to the Wall of Fame,” said Lions president and CEO Dennis Skulsky. “As BC’s most successful professional sports franchise we owe a tremendous amount to the efforts of these men and this is a very worthy honour.”

Nick Hebeler – Defensive End – 1979-1985

One of the most colourful players in BC Lions history, known for his ferocious style and flashy orange high-tops, Hebeler joined the Lions in 1979 as a territorial exemption following his career at Simon Fraser University. Nick played 86 games in Orange and Black with the 1982 campaign among his finest for the club. Earning both a West Division and CFL All-Star selection at defensive end, he posted a career-high 14 sacks that season among a team total of 46.5 by a dominant Lions defence. A virtual turnover machine, he recovered eight fumbles, blocked three kicks and added an interception for a TD during his illustrious Lions career. Nick was a key member of the 1985 Grey Cup championship team before heading east after the season. He went on to play a total of 113 CFL regular season games notching 56.5 career sacks before retiring in 1987 after two seasons in Saskatchewan.

Rick Klassen – Defensive Tackle – 1981-87, 1989-90

Rick Klassen ranks among the BC Lions’ all-time greatest defensive linemen logging 142 games for the club through nine seasons. Like fellow inductee Nick Hebeler, Rick came to the Lions as a territorial exemption in 1981 following his career at Simon Fraser University. The Grey Cup season of 1985 was one of his finest as he was named to the West Division All-Star squad after recording eight sacks and a fumble recovery. Following the 1987 season, he was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but returned to the club after a brief retirement to log two more seasons with the Lions before retiring for good in 1990. The hallmark of Rick’s career as a Lion was one of consistency at a position often dominated by imports. Over a span of 160 CFL games, he recorded 66 sacks and added another 4.5 in two Grey Cup appearances. In the 1983 Grey Cup game played at BC Place, he was named the Most Valuable Canadian.
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Have to admit I don't pay a lot of attention of who has already been inducted into the Wall of Fame but somewhat surprised these two hadn't already been honoured. The Lions need to pick up the pace with these inductees given the number of worthy candidates who have played here in the past 10 years.

There should be a Brent Johnson tribute this season and Jason Clermont too. Maybe when the Riders are in town for the latter.
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SammyGreene wrote:Have to admit I don't pay a lot of attention of who has already been inducted into the Wall of Fame but somewhat surprised these two hadn't already been honoured. The Lions need to pick up the pace with these inductees given the number of worthy candidates who have played here in the past 10 years.
Considering that it took some 20+ years before they were honoured, it looks like the fans will have to wait for several years for that.
There should be a Brent Johnson tribute this season and Jason Clermont too. Maybe when the Riders are in town for the latter.
Wait 20 years, SG.
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改建後的卑詩體育館於二十十一年九月三十日重新對外開放，首場體育活動為同日舉行的加拿大足球聯賽賽事，由主場的卑詩雄獅隊以三十三比二十四擊敗愛民頓愛斯基摩人隊。
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恭喜西雅图海鹰直到第四十八屆超級盃最終四十三比八大勝曾拿下兩次超級盃冠軍的丹佛野馬拿下隊史第一個超級盃冠軍。
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Haha fortunately not Robbie.

Brent Johnson tribute game: July 20 vs Edmonton

Wally Buono tribute game: Aug. 19 vs Saskatchewan
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I would like to see one for Carl Kidd!

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I think Jamie Taras should be permanently remembered in some fashion. He may not have been a star at any position, but he played each position well, spent his whole career with the lions (I think) and did what was asked of him. In my books, he is mr lion behind Bobby and Lui.
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SammyGreene wrote:Haha fortunately not Robbie.

Brent Johnson tribute game: July 20 vs Edmonton
Right, a tribute for him. :thup:
But it's likely going to be over a decade before he's inducted into the Wall of Fame - long after he will inevitably be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame first.
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改建後的卑詩體育館於二十十一年九月三十日重新對外開放，首場體育活動為同日舉行的加拿大足球聯賽賽事，由主場的卑詩雄獅隊以三十三比二十四擊敗愛民頓愛斯基摩人隊。
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Excellent video on Rick Klassen.

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His severe criticisms of Joe Galat was totally justified. :thup:
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改建後的卑詩體育館於二十十一年九月三十日重新對外開放，首場體育活動為同日舉行的加拿大足球聯賽賽事，由主場的卑詩雄獅隊以三十三比二十四擊敗愛民頓愛斯基摩人隊。
祝你龍年行大運。
恭喜西雅图海鹰直到第四十八屆超級盃最終四十三比八大勝曾拿下兩次超級盃冠軍的丹佛野馬拿下隊史第一個超級盃冠軍。
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Both good guys. Well deserved.
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