Gene Makowsky
Class of 2015
Gene Makowsky played his entire 17-year career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Throughout his career, Makowsky played a total of 284 regular season games, 16 playoff games, and 4 Grey Cup games with Saskatchewan.
Upon his retirement from the CFL, Makowsky completed 11 tackles, and 5 Special Team tackles. Also upon his retirement, he is listed first in most seasons played by a Saskatchewan Roughriders with 17. In 2011, Gene was elected to the Legislature Assembly of Saskatchewan.
In 2013, Makowsky was also inducted into Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour.
Playing Career
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
1995 - 2011 |
Awards/Honours
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Western All-Star Offensive Tackle
2004 - 2010 -
CFL Offensive Tackle
2004 - 2006, 2008, 2009 -
CFL Most Outstanding Lineman
2004, 2005 -
Grey Cup Participation
1997, 2007, 2009, 2010 -
Grey Cup Winning Teams
2007