Evenson and Ivy Inducted Posthumously | Calgary News

Canadian Football Hall of Fame announces posthumous inductions of legends Jim Evenson and Frank “Pop” Ivy into the 2026 class, joining Brandon Banks, Sean Millington, Charleston Hughes, and Calvin Tiggle at the September 17th ceremony in Hamilton. Evenson, a seven-season powerhouse with the B.C. Lions and Ottawa Rough Riders, amassed 10,000+ rushing yards and led the league in 1971. Ivy, Edmonton’s legendary coach from 1954–57, boasts the highest win percentage (.781) in CFL history, three Grey Cup titles in his first three seasons, and a 14-game winning streak tied for second longest. Both are honored for their enduring impact on the game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/199461253774047c