Ben Humphrey
Anthony Calvillo officially retired today, making the announcement at a teary-eyed press conference. After 20 years in the CFL, the Montreal Alouettes quarterback accumulated the most passing yards in professional football history. In that span, he also won three Grey Cup championships in 2002, 2009 and 2010.
Also named the CFL's most outstanding player in 2003, 2008 and 2009, Calvillo's hall of fame career was shortened after suffering a serious concussion last season. With nothing left to prove, especially when health risks begin to become a factor, AC can walk away from the game with an abundance of records that CFL gunslingers will be aiming to break for years to come.
During the emotional press conference, Calvillo mentioned that he would like to get into coaching in some capacity. As something of the CFL's version of a Peyton Manning, Calvillo spent several of his final years calling his own offensive plays from the huddle. Although he stated that his coaching career won't begin for some time, it is something that his fans can look forward to. Thanks for everything, AC.
Submitted by Ben Humphrey
@humpnotes
Also named the CFL's most outstanding player in 2003, 2008 and 2009, Calvillo's hall of fame career was shortened after suffering a serious concussion last season. With nothing left to prove, especially when health risks begin to become a factor, AC can walk away from the game with an abundance of records that CFL gunslingers will be aiming to break for years to come.
During the emotional press conference, Calvillo mentioned that he would like to get into coaching in some capacity. As something of the CFL's version of a Peyton Manning, Calvillo spent several of his final years calling his own offensive plays from the huddle. Although he stated that his coaching career won't begin for some time, it is something that his fans can look forward to. Thanks for everything, AC.
Submitted by Ben Humphrey
@humpnotes