Jay McNeil (born August 20, 1970) is the president of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He is a former offensive lineman, playing for the Stampeders from 1994 until he retired after the 2007 CFL season.
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| Born: | August 20, 1970 London, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 310 lb (140 kg) |
| College | Kent State |
| CFL draft | 1994, round: 4, pick: 34 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1994–2007 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2001, 2002, 2005–2007 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2001, 2002, 2004–2007 |
Professional career
editMcNeil was a CFL Western Division All-Star guard in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 CFL seasons.
He played in four Grey Cups (1995, 1998, 1999, 2001) for the Stampeders, winning in 1998 and 2001.
McNeil was twice voted by teammates as the winner of the Presidents’ Ring for excellence on and off the field.[1]
He retired after the 2007 season.[2]
Executive career
editMcNeil served as a trustee for the CFL Players Pension Plan and as vice-president of the Canadian Football League Players Association.[1] He also acted as a community ambassador for the Stampeder alumni association.[1]
In September 2022, McNeil was hired by the Stampeders to be the team's Vice President of Business Operations.[3]
On January 23, 2024, the Stampeders announced that McNeil had been appointed President of the football club, with outgoing president John Hufnagel remaining with the organization and assuming the role of special advisor to McNeil.[4] McNeil is also the Stampeders' CFL Alternate Governor.[1]
Personal Life
editHe resides in Calgary with his wife Tara and his son, Cuyler.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Jay McNeil". Calgary Stampeders. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Petrie, Michael (October 26, 2007). "McNeil readies to retire". Calgary Herald. Retrieved March 16, 2009.
- ^ Dunleavy, Audrey (September 21, 2022). "Stampeders hire former star Jay McNeil as VP of Business Operations". The Daily Bash. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ^ "JAY McNEIL APPOINTED TEAM PRESIDENT". Calgary Stampeders. January 23, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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