Feb
Dickenson calls it a career
Courtesy TSN.ca:
After 11 seasons and two Grey Cup championships, Dave Dickenson is calling it quits.
An emotional Dickenson spoke of the several injuries he sustained in his career, including a number of concussions.
The 34-year-old quarterback said he was unable to get medical clearance to return to the field. Dickenson said he was happy to complete his career with the Stampeders but described his career as “quality not quantity”.
Dickenson, who also played for the B.C. Lions, said he wished he could have completed one 18-game season.
“The time is right,” said Dickenson. “I’m at peace with the decision and I feel privileged to have the career I’ve had. Everything went down exactly like I wanted – I’m ending my career in the same place it started and we won a Grey Cup in my final year.”
Dickenson was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player in 2000. He spent time over the next two seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions before returning to the CFL.
