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Former Saskatchewan Roughriders player, executive Jim Hopson dies at age 73

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders player, executive Jim Hopson dies at age 73 | iNFOnews.ca
Saskatchewan Roughriders President Jim Hopson talks to reporters on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Hopson, the former Saskatchewan Roughriders player who later served as president of the CFL club, has died. He was 73. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Troy Fleece
Original Publication Date: April 3, 2024 1:07AM
Publication Updated: April 12, 2025 3:54AM

REGINA – Jim Hopson, the former Saskatchewan Roughriders player who later served as president of the CFL club, has died. He was 73.

The Roughriders confirmed Hopson’s death Wednesday.

Hopson battled colon cancer for three years.

Hopson, a Regina native, was an offensive lineman with Saskatchewan from 1973 to 1976, playing with legendary Riders such as running back George Reed and quarterback Ron Lancaster.

He returned to the franchise in 2005 as its first full-time president/CEO, a post he held until 2015.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 3, 2024.

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