THIGPEN EARNS SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE MONTH HONOURS
Hamilton, Ontario – Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Marcus Thigpen has been named the CFL’s Special Teams Player of the Month after returning a kickoff, a punt and a missed field goal for touchdowns in July.
In his first month as a pro, Thigpen became just the third player in CFL history to return a kickoff, punt, and missed field goal for touchdowns in one season. The Indiana product leads the CFL with a 12.8 punt return average and has also returned 15 kickoffs for 331 yards (22.1 average) and three missed field goals for 189 yards.
Thigpen and his Ticats teammates take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this Saturday, August 7 at Ivor Wynne Stadium at 7pm. Call 905-547-CATS or visit Ticats.ca for ticket information.
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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