Geroy Simon set to mail it in
Posted August 13, 2012 8:03 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Once again, Geroy Simon will serve as the face of the BC Lions franchise.
The longtime Lions receiver will be featured in a special run of stamps that will celebrate the Grey Cup’s 100th anniversary.
Canada Post unveiled a series of commemorative 100th Grey Cup stamps that includes one featuring a memorable occasion for each CFL team. Another depicting the Cup itself.
Simon, became the all-time CFL career reception yards leader earlier this season in a game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the League’s Most Outstanding Player Award in 2006 while also winning two Grey Cup championships as a member of the Lions in 2006 and in 2011.
“It’s pretty cool,” said Simon. “I’ve never been on a Wheaties box, so I don’t know what that feels like, but this is definitely an honour.”
The background of the stamp features the image of former Lions great Lui Passaglia kicking the 39 yard field goal to win the 82nd Grey Cup in Vancouver in 1994.
Booklets will be available in post offices across the country starting Thursday.
The historic game will be played at Rogers Centre on Nov. 25.
