February 23, 2010

Ticats Add Jimenez To Offensive Line

TIGER-CATS ADD ALL-STAR JIMENEZ TO OFFENSIVE LINE

Hamilton, Ontario –
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import offensive lineman Jason Jimenez

“Jason is a veteran player who brings size, toughness and experience to our offensive line,” said General Manager Bob O’Billovich.

Jimenez, a 6-7, 320-pound native of Queens, New York spent the last four seasons with the B.C. Lions, earning a nod as the Lions Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman as well as West Division and CFL All-Star honours in 2008.  The Southern Mississippi product played in 71 regular season games and seven playoff games with the Lions before being released on January 29, 2010.  Jimenez earned a Grey Cup ring with the Lions in 2006. 

The Ticats also announced that the team has released import offensive lineman Dan Goodspeed.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 141-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  For more information log onto www.ticats.ca
 
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