Photo courtesy of Louis Christ Photography

The CFL honoured the Hall of Fame class of 2016 last night and the CJFL was represented by Don MacDonald.  He enters the Hall in the builders category.

Don played an integral role in the development of the legendary Saskatoon Hilltops organization as well as the CJFL. McDonald started coaching flag football then became the Hilltops’ president in 1975 before becoming the CJFL commissioner from 1979 to 1986.

McDonald also held the title of President of Football Canada for a decade from 1982 to 1992, while in 1990 he was awarded as a lifetime member of the Hilltops organization.

In 1993, McDonald was inducted in the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame, before earning Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame honours in 2009 for his contributions to the game at various levels.

While the speeches occurred on Thursday night in Hamilton, this year’s class will be officially introduced at halftime of the annual Hall of Fame Game, this year taking place between the Ticats and Alouettes on Friday night at Tim Hortons Field.