After setting many records, and spending many years in the CFL, Anthony Cavillo has decided to pack it in.
The Montreal Alouettes quarterback announced his retirement today from the CFL after playing more than 20 seasons. During his stint in the CFL, Cavillo surpassed Damon Allen’s record for passing with 79, 816 yards as well as setting a record in completions with 5,892 and touchdowns with 455.
Seven times in his career, Cavillo has passed for more than 5,000 yards.
Cavillo won three Grey Cups in eight appearances – 2002, 2009 and 2010. Moreover, he was a three time recipient of the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player Award (2003, 2008, 2009).
The pivot began his career with the Posse in 1994. Soon after, Cavillo would move on to suit up for the Hamilton Tiger- Cats for three seasons. The bulk of his career was spent with the Alouettes (16 seasons).
With today’s announcement, CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon issued the following statement:
“Anthony Calvillo is more than one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. He is one of the most remarkable people to ever grace our league.”
“We know he has rewritten the record books, completing passes, throwing touchdowns, and leading teams to wins and championships, amassing a legacy as a player that is second to none. What we can’t measure is how many lives he has inspired with his example of courage and perseverance. For all of his touchdown drives and comeback victories, his greatest triumphs have been over poverty and circumstance, disappointment and discouragement, injury and illness.”
“He has shown us what it takes to be a winner on the field. Along the way, he taught us much about what it means to be a true teammate, a loving father and a devoted husband.”
“All of us will miss AC the player. He is a singular talent. But Canadians from coast to coast, and football fans beyond our borders, have also come to know Anthony the person. And that is why we have every confidence that he will continue to excel, in his career after football and in his life, most of all.”
“Congratulations, Anthony, and thank you.”
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