The Riders are planning a tribute during Saturday\u0027s game at Mosaic Stadium
“The word legend gets thrown around a lot, but that’s exactly what George was,” said Reynolds, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “He was an absolute living legend.“I’ve never seen an individual who walks into a room and every eye just turns toward George. He just lit up a room … He lit up our organization when he showed up.”, Reynolds along with Reed’s former teammate Steve Mazurak, spoke with the media on Monday to honour the man who wore #34.
“I was really fortunate to know George on a number of different levels,” said Mazurak, who played with Reed from 1973-75. “Being in the huddle with George and seeing all those times when the whole world knew he was going to get the ball., racking up 16,116 rushing yards in the process, as he ended his career as the CFL’s all-time rushing yards leader. And while he played a large role in the“He just was tireless,” said Reynolds.
“I think he’s one of the most influential figures in the history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders,” said Reynolds. “And I think it’s because he inspired a generation to be football fans and be Roughrider fans.” Along with numerous tributes throughout the week, the Riders will be honouring Reed on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium during Saskatchewan’s home game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats .which includes the 2013 Grey Cup championship team alongside builder Wendy Kelly — but Reynolds, along with the rest of the organization, are now planning a special tribute for Reed during the game as well.
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