First TD at Tim Hortons Field - Ticats Today - August 30th, 2024 (ft. Bakari Grant)

 In this special episode of Ticats Today, Steve Milton is joined by former Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Bakari Grant. As the Ticats prepare for the Labor Day Classic and the 10th anniversary of Tim Hortons Field, Bakari reflects on scoring the first touchdown at the new stadium and what it meant to him. The conversation delves into the history of the stadium, Bakari’s career, and his life after football, including his current work with The Wellness Company. Takeaways:Bakari Grant shares the moment of scoring the first touchdown at Tim Hortons Field and the significance it holds for him and the team.The impact of Tim Hortons Field on the community and the Tiger-Cats' legacy is discussed.Bakari's transition from football to his entrepreneurial journey, founding The Wellness Company, which provides innovative housing solutions for seniors and those with special needs.The episode also touches on the camaraderie within the Tiger-Cats team during Bakari's tenure and the challenges they faced playing at multiple venues before settling at Tim Hortons Field.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Overview01:09 - Bakari's Historic First Touchdown at Tim Hortons Field05:40 - The Journey to Tim Hortons Field08:10 - The Hamilton Community11:25 - Career and Legacy14:43 - The Nest17:51 - Alumnus of Distinction19:08 - ConclusionExplore all ticketing options for the Labor Day Classic and future Tiger-Cats games here.The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel