Mike Morreale
Wide Receiver
Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 1997-2001/2004-2006
LDC Record: 5-2-1 (vs. Toronto)
Toronto Argonauts: 1995-1996/2002-2003
LDC Record: 2-2 (vs. Hamilton)
Morreale is as well versed in the Argos/Ticats feud as anyone. The Hamilton native played a total of eight seasons with his hometown Tabbies, after originally signing as a free-agent with the Tiger-Cats in 1997. In 144 career games with the Black and Gold, Morreale had 402 receptions for 5,179 yards and 19 touchdowns. In seven playoff appearances with Hamilton, Morreale had 21 receptions for 252 yards and one touchdown. In 1998, he won the CFL’s Outstanding Canadian Player of the Year. He also was a member of the Tiger-Cats 1999 Grey Cup championship team, the second of his CFL career, having won his first with Toronto in 1996, one of his four seasons with the Boatmen.
Mike O’Shea
Linebacker
Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 1993-1995/2000
LDC Record: 3-1 (vs. Toronto)
Toronto Argonauts: 1996-1999/2001-2007
LDC Record: 5-5-1 (vs. Hamilton)
Another one of the longest serving members of the All-Rivalry team, O’Shea has been a warrior on the defensive side of the ball and he is the only member of the list who will actually be suiting up in the 2008 version of the Labour Day Classic. The former Guelph Gryphon is in his 16th year in the CFL, and as such will be partaking in his 16th LBC game. O’Shea was named CFL Outstanding Rookie of the Year in 1993 and was a CFL All-Star in 1999, before rejoining the Ticats for a season. Like Morreale he has made the jersey change from Argo Double Blue to TigerTown Black and Gold more than once, and like Morreale he has enjoyed success in both cities.
The All-Rivalry Team stars will be in attendance for the Labour Day Classic and many exciting events leading up to the game, including a pre-game autograph session on Monday, September 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. You can still get your tickets for the Labour Day Classic by calling Ticats Ticket Central at 905.547.2287.
