Jim Cox began working for a Vancouver based radio station CKNW in 1945 at the age of 16. Between 1945 and 1956, Cox covered 14 different sports for the station. In 1955, Cox began doing play-by-play for the newly formed BC Lions, a position he would hold until 1983....
Bob Irving, the man they call Knuckles, was born and raised in Saskatchewan, and began his radio career at CJSL in Estevan, Saskatchewan in 1969. Irving then moved to Brandon, Manitoba in 1970 and was hired by CJOB in Winnipeg in 1973, where he have been ever since....
As a former star of the Montreal Alouettes and a competitor in four Grey Cup contests, Bruce Coulter had impeccable credentials to recommend him when he took the job as Athletic Director at Bishop’s University in 1961. For 29 years, Coulter was the guiding genius...
The lineman hailing from Montana State University became one of B.C.’s most beloved players. A British Columbia native, Al Wilson began his 15 year career as a guard, then centre, with the Lions in 1972. The highly respected offensive lineman was well known for his...
After attending the University of Colorado, Bill Symons was acquired by the BC Lions in 1966. Symons spent 10 games as a halfback with the Lions before being traded to the Toronto Argonauts. During his seven seasons with Toronto, he played 92 regular season games, 11...
