1964 - 79

2007 WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

RON TREMBLAY
Grew up in Calgary and played his Bantam football with the Renfrew Rough Riders. He moved on to Bishop Grandin High School and then played for the Calgary Mohawks. In 1974, Ron moved to Montreal where he started his coaching career at the bantam and midget level. In 1981 he moved back to Calgary. Ron spent 6 years with the Bantam Stampeders and then started his association with the Bantam Colts in 1990 where he is the Head Coach. Ron's accomplishments include serving as Assistant Coach for the Calgary Zone 3 Summer Games team, coaching in the Calgary Midget Football League and coaching with the CBFA Select All-Stars 15 times. Congratulations, and welcome to the CBFA Wall of Fame, Ron Tremblay.


Our other two inductees hail from the very successful Cowboys organization. These 2 gentlemen have both been a part of 6 city championships as well as a very impressive provincial championship in 2001. They have both been instrumental in the development of 3 players that have gone on the CFL careers, Chris Lewis, Augustin Barrenechea of the Edmonton Eskimos, and Javier Glatt of the BC Lions.


DON BOULTON
Started as Manager of the Cowboys in 1988. He won the inaugural CBFA Manager of the Year in 1994 and again in 2006. He has been on the CBFA All Star trip 3 times and was awarded the Football Alberta Gary Hobson Memorial Award in 2005. Congratulations and welcome to the CBFA Wall of Fame, Don Boulton.



AL COOPER
Started as head Coach of the Cowboys in 1984. He was the CBFA Coach of the Year in 1999. Football Alberta awarded him with Bantam Coach of the year in 1995 and again in 2001. Al was also awarded a Calgary Booster Club Athletic Leader Award in 2002. Al has also been a coach for the CBFA Select team and the Alberta Summer Games team on numerous occassions. Congratulations and welcome to the CBFA Wall of Fame, Al Cooper.

2006 WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

AL VALDES

RENFREW, WESTMEN 1964-79
Calgary Junior Bronks 1954-55
MVP in Alberta Junior Football League 1954
Calgary Stampeders 1956-57
Mount Royal College Cougars Junior Football Team 1960-62
Coached in CBFA 1969-79
Coached with Renfrew CUPE 37’s (Co-provincial champs in 1973)
Coached with Westmen

BOB HERRING

BULLDOGS 1982-
Born and raised in Montreal
Played Pee Wee, Bantam, High School & 3 years at McGill University
Moved to Calgary in 1980
Began coaching with the Bulldogs in 1982
Offensive Co-ordinator for 21 years
Currently Defensive Co-ordinator
Coached with CBFA Select Teams, Alberta Summer Games and the Bantam Bowl

2005 WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

BORIS VELCIC 1981 - 1997

Boris was a referee in the CBFA for many years before moving to the CFL.

DAVE WEBBER 1974 -

Dave began coaching with the Golden Hawks in 1974 and has also coached with the Pee Wee Kodiaks.
Currently he is a membe of the CBFA Board of Directors.

2004 WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Congratulations to these 3 individuals who were inducted into the CBFA Wall of Fame prior to our City Championship game Saturday November 6th, 2004 at Shouldice Park. Each of them has contributed mightily to the growth and success of bantam football in Calgary.

AUGUSTIN BARRENECHEA – COWBOYS 1991-1993
Best Linebacker CBFA – 1993
St Francis High School
Alberta Prov Rugby Team 97, 98
U of C Dinos 2000-2003
Drafted by Hamilton (CFL) 2003 (4th Round)
Currently starting Linebacker for Tiger-Cats.

JAVIER GLATT – COWBOYS 1995
St Francis High School
UBC Thunderbirds
3 Time Canada West All Star
BC Lions 2003, 2004
Led team with 22 special teams tackles in 2003.

JIM COURCHESNE – CBFA 1964--
Founding member of CBFA in 1964
Coached 1959-74 NW Stampeders, Kramer Kats, Varsity Valiants
Involved in sponsorship – Trentech Bulldogs
Heavily involved in lacrosse and building of Crowchild Twin Arenas
1999 – Became VP with CBFA

Congratulations to these 5 individuals who were inducted into the CBFA Wall of Fame at halftime of our 2003 City Championship game, Sunday November 2 at McMahon Stadium. Each of them has contributed heavily to the success of bantam football in Calgary.


LES KAMINSKI - Highwood Hilltoppers 1974-76
Les also went to St. Francis High, Montana State U and played for the Calgary Stampeders in 1985.

PAT HINDS - Bearspaw Lions 1980, 81
Pat attended St. Francis High, San Jose State, played for Calgary Colts and Calgary Stampeders for 2 years as centre - Won Grey Cup in 1992

JAMES BUCHANAN - Bulldogs 1983, 84
James went on to Henry Wise Wood, Calgary Colts, U of C Dinos and 1 year with the Calgary Stampeders

KEN TOONE - Hilltoppers 1981, 82, coach 86, 87, CBFA director 1988 to current
Ken is our Director in charge of all Equipment. Ken also co-ordinates the 50/50 fund raiser at Stampeder games

STAN SCHWARTZ - Cooke Motors Jaguars - 1971
Stan has held many coaching positions including Assistant Coach with the Calgary Stampeders 1976-1983. Stan moved into the President's position with the Stampeders in 1996.