A STATEMENT FROM THE CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ON THE PASSING OF CHRIS SCHULTZ

TORONTO (March 5, 2021) -- The Canadian Football League (CFL) has released the following statement on the passing of Chris Schultz:

We called Chris Schultz the Big Man for so many reasons beyond the obvious. He had a big personality. He could make you think as easily as he could make you laugh. He had a big presence on CFL on TSN, breaking down each game with incredible passion, insight and joy.

He had a football career so big it included both Canada’s Grey Cup and America’s Team. But most of all, my teammate and friend had a big heart. It was oversized even for his frame.

It was so clearly on display in his tireless work on behalf of Purolator Tackle Hunger. When he spoke publicly about working at and with food banks, and what it meant to him and to families in need, Chris’ sincerity and empathy moved everyone. Those moments not only made the program stronger. They made everyone who experienced them want to be better, to be more like Chris.

His passing leaves a giant-sized hole in the CFL Family. Let’s resolve to fill it the way Chris filled his time with us: with passion, positivity and kindness. Let’s all resolve to be bigger people for having known, and loved, the Big Man.

Randy Ambrosie
Commissioner
Canadian Football League

Lucas Barrett

Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League

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