Ron Lancaster

Class of 1982


Ron Lancaster quarterbacked the Saskatchewan Roughriders to five Grey Cup finals, including their first championship in 1966.

Lancaster received the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy, awarded to the Western Conference Most Valuable Player, on five occasions.

During 19 seasons, Lancaster completed 3,384 passes for 50,535 yards and 333 touchdowns. He was the Canadian Football League’s passing yards leader in 1970, 1973, 1975, 1976 and 1977.

Ron Lancaster is a member of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Canada Sports Hall of Fame.

Playing Career

Ottawa Rough Riders
1960 - 1962
Saskatchewan Roughriders
1963 - 1978

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Quarterback
    1966, 1968 - 1970, 1973, 1975, 1976
  • Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
    1966, 1968 - 1970, 1976
  • All Canadian Quarterback
    1970, 1973, 1975, 1976
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Player
    1970, 1976
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1960, 1966, 1967, 1972, 1976
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1960, 1966