Hi B.C. Lions fans,
Some of you might remember my dad Rick Klassen from his time with the team in the 80s. I recently compiled all the highlights I have of him. Hope you enjoy!
Feel free to comment on the memories you have of him as a player!
Rick Klassen Highlights
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- SammyGreene
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Great stuff! Loved your dad as a player. Tremendous athlete. Still recall him converting to a d-lineman and leading the Lions to an upset win in Winnipeg in 1981 Western Semi-Final. His player introduction entrance along with Nick Hebeler's were epic!
- Gridiron Ernie
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Nice job! Real good to see your select highlights featuring your dad motoring toward opposing QBs again! Thanks for sharing. Rick was 5 years my junior so I'd graduated from Sardis by the time he arrived to join the high school's Falcons. As I'm sure you know, but others here might not, the sports field will be named in his honour -- Rick Klassen Field -- this coming fall. https://www.theprogress.com/news/sardis ... k-klassen/ Good stuff! Like others here have said, he gave us extra good reason to cheer like crazy for a homegrown kid -- and a big man.