Rocky DiPietro signed with the Tiger-Cats in 1978. During his 14 year career as a slotback and wide receiver, DiPietro became the CFL's all-time pass reception leader in 1989 and had a career total of 706 receptions for 9,762 yards and 45 touchdowns. Rocky retired in 1991 after starring in four Grey Cup games. He was named to the Tiger-Cat Walk of Fame in 1994, and inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 1997.