It was recently announced that Montreal Alouettes colour commentator and former Als all-star Tony Proudfoot is battling the deadly Lou Gerhig disease.
Yet, this has not stopped him as he continues to work the Aloutettes games. His speech has been slowed and slurred slightly but his sharpness to call a game remains evident. For its part, CJAD 800 radio deserves credit in its classy decision to keep him on board.
Yet, this has not stopped him as he continues to work the Aloutettes games. His speech has been slowed and slurred slightly but his sharpness to call a game remains evident. For its part, CJAD 800 radio deserves credit in its classy decision to keep him on board.
Some of Proudfoot's accomplishments include a book he wrote called First and Goal: The CFL and the Pursuit of Excellence and being named a CFL all-star in 1977 and 1979. He is also credited with being the innovator to adding staples to the Alouettes shoes during the 1977 Grey Cup final against the Edmonton Eskimos. The Als went on to decisively wipe out their arch rivals in what is known as the "Ice Bowl."
During the Dawson College shootings last year Proudfoot - who is a gym instructor at the school - helped to save the life of a student while the gunman continued to roam the campus.
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