Hat Row: Al Buckaber CFL writer and Crescent Heights coach
Al Buckaber, longtime CFL journalist for the Calgary Sun, reflects on his Crescent Heights High School Vikings era from 1971 to 1975. He credits Principal Harold Storlien for support, notes improvements in equipment and uniforms, and recalls building a strong team by recruiting Grade 9s through spring camps. He later won a city title with Central Memorial in Calgary.
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McMahon Stadium
al Buckaber
Calgary Sun
Albertan
Medicine Hat
Crescent Heights
Ruckaber
Harold Storlien
Buckaber
Calgary
Central Memorial
Al Buckaber recalls career and family in Medicine Hat
The interview traces Al Buckaber's sportswriting path from small Saskatchewan halls to Medicine Hat. He recalls guiding teams in six man football, a stint at Augustana and Valley City State, and his long tenure covering the Stampeders from 1977 to 2000. His Grey Cup memory and his late father’s passing mark personal milestones.
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Ing McCoy
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Catholic Central
Winston Churchill
Tom Stevenson
Dean Sommerville
Byron Hirsch
Jim Kobley
Gary Gardner
Perry Hehr
Dale Haas
Buckaber
Midale
Macoun
Saskatchewan
Augustana College
North Dakota
Valley City State University
Bill
Pauline
Brenda
Banff
Dave
Aurora
Libby
Ruckaber
Central Memorial
University of Alberta
Albertan
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Sun
Stampeders
Stamps
Winnipeg
Calgary
al Buckaber
Mohns Resigns Lions Coach to Join XFL
BC Lions coach Greg Mohns resigns to take a management role with one of the XFL eight franchises, likely as San Jose general manager. His departure follows another CFL coach moving to the XFL, signaling growing competition for Canadian players and higher salaries as the spring league launches in February.
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B.C. Lions
Greg Mohns
CFL
Mohns
Lions
San Jose
Tom Mason
Las Vegas
David Benefield
Dave Ritchie
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Ritchie
Winnipeg Sun
XFL
U.S
NBC
WWF
Vince McMahon
Fishin for QB A ssociated Press
Miami Dolphins beat the Green Bay Packers 17 14 with a late 2 yard TD pass from Mike Quinn to Deon Dyer. Huard failed to lead the first team offence to a touchdown for the third straight pre season game. Olindo Mare missed four field goals in a high scoring fourth quarter. Ben Kelly returned a punt 73 yards to set up the decisive score.
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Dolphins
Ben Kelly
Mike Quinn
Deon Dyer
Hoff recalls Lloyd Moseby era with Medicine Hat Jays
Toronto minor league director of player development Hoff visited the Gas City as he evaluates Jays prospects like Ron Davenport Jeremy Johnson Wade Rikert and Derrek Nunley. He praised Johnson's grand slam two home runs and fielding and noted several players made strong strides in batting and defense.
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Im Hoff
Lloyd Moseby
Medicine Hat
Blue Jays
Hoff
Toronto Blue Jays
Ron Davenport
Pioneer Baseball League
Jeremy Johnson
Davenport
Johnson
Toronto
Wade Rikert
Derrek Nunley
Queens Kings
Jays
Idaho Falls Padres
Athletic Park
Tamms
Butte Copper Kings
Paul
Elliot
Billings Mustangs
Gary Redus
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mark Eichhorn
Hat Jays
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Charlie Chalk
Medicine Hat Blue Jays
Josh McMillian
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