Ray, Cox among inductees to 2022 Canadian Football Hall of Fame

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2022 on Tuesday afternoon.

Quarterback Ricky Ray and linebacker Chip Cox headline the inductees in the Players category as first-ballot Hall of Famers. They will be joined by kicker Paul McCallum, fullback Tim Tindale and two-way player Dick Thornton.

CFL coach Dave Ritchie, Calgary Colts founder Keith Evans, and team executive Roy Shivers will be inducted into the Builders category.

“The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is honoured to welcome this year’s incredible class,” said Greg Dick, Interim CFHOF Executive Director. “Their accomplishments on and off the field serve as tremendous inspiration to everyone who loves Canadian football. To the selection committee, thank you for your time and dedication to shining the spotlight on these amazing individuals and their outstanding careers.”

Ray, 42, played 235 CFL games over 16 seasons with Edmonton and the Toronto Argonauts. He sits second all-time in career completion percentage (68.2 per cent), fifth in passing touchdowns (324), and fourth in passing yards (60,736). Ray holds the all-time passing record for both Edmonton and Toronto franchises, an impact he is very thankful to have made on two of the league’s most historic franchises.

“When you talk about the CFL and you look at the history and the championships, Edmonton and Toronto are the two teams that are at the top of that list. So to be a part of those franchises and to have a little bit of impact on on each one of them is definitely special to me,” Ray told reporters on Monday. 

Ray won four Grey Cups throughout his career, the most in league history by a starter. Ray once again expressed his gratitude for the opportunity in the CFL following a few years of