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Object ID |
2025.1.6 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 2018 Damon Allen Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 3:09 The 2018 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, ON. Speech Summary Damon Allen expresses sincere gratitude to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and its Honoured Members, as well as the Canadian Football League for the opportunity to play quarterback in Canada. He extends special thanks to two influential coaches: Adam Rita, whose creativity and motivation helped lead him to three Grey Cup victories, and Michael "Pinball" Clemons, who made history by coaching his team to a 2004 Grey Cup win as the first coach of colour to do so. Allen also acknowledges the unwavering support of their family, especially his parents, whose guidance and values shaped his path. He concludes by dedicating every success to his family. |
Date |
2018/10/18 |
Year Range from |
2018 |
Year Range to |
2018 |
People |
Allen, Damon |
Search Terms |
2018 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete football CFL Grey Cup Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Elks Toronto Argonauts all-star role models Damon Allen |