Tony Gabriel’s remarkable 11-year career ended in 1981 with eight All-Canadian and All-Eastern honours to his credit. He ranks fourth in pass receptions and pass reception yardage. This determined tight end played with Hamilton and Ottawa, and was Schenley winner as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 1978, as well he won the Schenley four times as Most Outstanding Canadian. Gabriel was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1985.