Morris was an offensive lineman with Edmonton from 1992 to 2005 and won Grey Cup titles with the club in 1993, 2003 and 2005.
University of Alberta Golden Bears Head Coach Chris Morris wins the Frank Tindall Trophy at the 2023 U Sports Football Awards in Kingston, Ont., on November 23, 2023. Morris has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Edmonton Elks , the club announced Wednesday.
Morris takes over from Rick LeLacheur, who was brought out of retirement to take on the role of president and CEO on an interim basis after the departure of Victor Cui in August 2023. The team said LeLacheur will remain with the team as an adviser to owner Larry Thompson and will continue as the club’s alternate governor.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
The team said Morris will be introduced in his new role in a press conference Thursday. Originally from Toronto, Morris was a two-time All-Canadian while playing for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.Thompson called Morris a “winner and a leader” during his time playing for Edmonton, which took him eighth overall in the 1992 CFL draft.
“His connection to our past, leadership attributes, and understanding of what it takes to win made him the right choice to lead us into 2025 and beyond.”
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