Celebrating a CFL Legend

The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame is thrilled to announce that Simoni Lawrence, a revered former CFL All-star linebacker, will be attending the 2024 Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The event is set to honor Lawrence among other notable figures in the sports community.

Event Details

When and Where

• Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
• Time: 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
• Location: Italian Canadian Club

Ticket Information

• Adults: $120
• Students (17 and under): $50
• Tickets can be purchased online at the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame website.

Honoring Simoni Lawrence

A Storied Career

Simoni Lawrence, originally from Upper Darby, PA, has left an indelible mark on the Canadian Football League during his 11-season tenure. With a career that spanned from 2012 with Edmonton to 2023 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Lawrence has been celebrated for his exceptional skill and sportsmanship on the field.

Record-Breaking Achievements

• Franchise Leader: Lawrence holds the Tiger-Cats’ records for total tackles (734), defensive tackles (727), and single-game tackles (17).
• CFL Rankings: His career defensive tackles total of 742 places him 10th in CFL history.
• Awards and Honors: Lawrence is a three-time CFL All-Star (2015, 2019, 2021), a five-time CFL East Division All-Star (2014-2016, 2019, 2021), and was thrice nominated as the East Division’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player (2015, 2019, 2021).

Induction Ceremony and Other Guests

2024 Inductees

The ceremony will also celebrate the induction of:

• Paul Ante (Builder-Baseball)
• Danielle Everitt-Sinclair (Athlete-Fastball/Basketball)
• Pat teBoekhorst (Builder-Figure Skating)
• Dave Clutchey (Builder-Swimming)

Distinguished Guests

Joining Lawrence at the head table will be:

• Kiara Lylyk (PanAm Games gold medallist)
• Steve Milton (award-winning sportswriter)
• Vicky Sunohara (hockey gold medallist)
• Sasha Beck (triathlete)

A Night of Celebration

This event promises to be a memorable evening, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Simoni Lawrence and other sports luminaries to their respective fields and communities