Buckley heads to the Western Canada Hall of Fame

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Andrew Buckley was one of the greatest players in the history of the University of Calgary at Dinos.

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On Tuesday, it was announced that he would also be officially recognized as one of the great men of western Canada.

The former Dinos (and Calgary Stampeders) quarterback was announced as the latest member of the Western Canada Hall of Fame.

He is as obvious a choice for honor as you will find.

Originally from Calgary, Buckley has been awarded twice with the Hec Crighton Trophy, one of Canada’s top college soccer players. He was a three-time Western Canadian Champion at Dions, led the program to the Banier Cup in his first year as a starter in 2013, and set a USports record for passing yards in 2014 (his total is now 3). Second-hours).

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He also held a record in western Canada with a completion rate (71.95%), set numerous dinos records, and was an academic all-Canadian five times.

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