Scott Flory spent his entire football career having Anthony Calvillo’s back. Now, he’ll be the security blanket to every CFL player.
Flory, who has been a lock on the Alouettes offensive line since being drafted by the franchise in 1998, will retire this week at the age of 37.
The Alouettes have called a press conference for Wednesday.
Flory is now head of the CFL Players’ Association and will lead the union into a critical labour negotiation. The collective bargaining agreement between the league and players expires May 28, and there is a serious threat that there will be some kind of work stoppage and delay to training camp openings.
He was one of the greatest interior offensive lineman of his generation and synonymous to the renaissance of the Alouettes, and tied to the career of Anthony Calvillo. The nine-time league all-star blocked for the recently retired quarterback for Calvillo’s run in Montreal. Along with former Als centre Bryan Chiu, Flory was a lock up front, at the point of attack.
Flory suffered his first significant injury of his career last July when he tore his left bicep. Season-ending surgery was required, and at that time Montreal general manager called him “an institution at right guard.”
Flory won three Grey Cups with Montreal, and will undoubtedly be a first ballot hall of fame selection.
