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There is a thread on RiderFans saying that Ron Lancaster died this morning. If true its unbelievable as so many in the CFL family passing this year (Ackles, Pettersen, Lunsford, Lancaster) combined with careers ending mid season (Tucker, Dickenson).

TSN has it on their site.

http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=249878&lid= ... Story_main

Godspeed Litttle General....you'll be missed.

Another CFL icon lost.
Perhaps nobody contributed more to this league on the field, as a coach and in the broadcast booth.

RIP #23. A true legend.

SammyGreene wrote:Another CFL icon lost.
Perhaps nobody contributed more to this league on the field, as a coach and in the broadcast booth.

RIP #23. A true legend.

Well said, RIP Ronnie Lancaster.

Sad news indeed. It was a poignant moment at BC Place a few years ago when he was coaching on the opposite sideline as Damon Allen succeeded him as the league's top passer.

I think we'll be seeing a very touching tribute during Saturday's pregame at Taylor Field.

Stunning news. It's hard to believe that we've lost so many this year. Should be very moving this Saturday-I'm glad I'll be able to be part of it.

:no: Damn... sad news indeed, his name is synonymous with the CFL. Rest in peace, Ron.

Just head it on the Global news cast, its been a tough year for the CFL!!

Wow, this is horrible. Another legend gone. God bless Ron's family, another huge loss to the CFL.

The Little General, RIP.

You had a great run, now share some stories with Bobby Ackles.

Tough year for the CFL icons.

Very sad news :no: . Ron Lancaster was a CFL icon in every sense of the word. As a player, coach, broadcaster or in a management roll, the Little General has been a huge part of the CFL over the past 48 years.

He will be missed.

Not a good year for CFL legends

Wow very very stunning and sad news. Even though we knew he was battling cancer again, I guess we all felt that he might win his battle again, like he did the first time.

RIP Ron, you lived a great life and will always be synonymous with the CFL. You will be missed.

Unrelated posts were moved. Let's please leave this thread for condolences only.

I had the priviledge of seeing Ronnie play live when I was a kid - he was a gentleman, a legend, a leader and a hero. One of our local radio guys said he's now been re-united with the late Don Wittman in the great broadcast booth in the sky...