Calgary Stampeders back Doug Mitchell U SPORTS football scholarships
The athletic scholarships, created in memory of Doug Mitchell, will be directed to the University of Calgary and the University of British Columbia football programs. The program will award $5,000 per year to deserving members of each school’s football program based on athletics, academics and community involvement.“Doug was a very important figure in the Canadian Football League, and he was a passionate supporter of university sports,” said Stampeders president John Hufnagel.
Mitchell’s contributions to athletics over the years and his influence on the world of Canadian sports were extensive. From playing football at UBC to becoming the commissioner of the Canadian Football League and then a part-owner of the Calgary Stampeders, Mitchell was a life-long participant and advocate of sport for all.Article content
He always emphasized the importance of kindness and respect in the classroom as a priority in conjunction with athletic pursuits. He believed university football created a variety of opportunities for young athletes. He had a passion for football and for helping grow the game at all levels, especially at the U SPORTS level. His contribution to Canadian sports was recognized through his induction onto the Frank Gnup UBC Football Wall of Honour, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the British Columbia Hall of Fame, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Order of Canada.
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