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40 Sports Oakville Beaver www.aplushomes.ca from 2 .4% ·Full MLS ·Full Service Call ADAM CAMPBELL Broker 905-844-4444 SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 255) Fax 905-337-5567 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com · WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 Allen football's all-time passing yardage leader One of the shortest throws in Damon Allen's football career was also one of his biggest. The 43-year-old Toronto Argonauts quarterback and local resident became professional football's all-time passing yardage leader Monday at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, flipping a shovel pass to teammate Arland Bruce III that turned into a 29-yard touchdown completion. The pass gave Allen a career total of 70,565 passing yards (a number he improved to 70,596 by the end of the game), eclipsing Warren Moon's previous standard of 70,553. The game was halted as Allen was honoured at midfield for his accomplishment, being formally presented with the game ball by CFL commissioner Tom Wright while many, including Allen's college quarterback coach, looked on. "Words cannot describe how proud I am of Damon," said Steve Mariucci, who coached Allen at Cal State Fullerton before going on to become the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions. "This is truly remarkable. Having been Damon's coach when he was an 18-year-old, 139-pound kid from San Diego, I can say he always pursued the game with a great deal of determination and a great love and respect for football. After 22 years of pro football excellence he continues to amaze us all." Argos coach Michael (Pinball) Clemons, also an Oakville resident, said he was in awe as he watched Allen being honoured. "I was emotional, I was full, I was happy," said Clemons. "It felt like I'd done it. It was one of the most amazing moments I've ever had during a football game." The Allen-to-Bruce connection gave the Argonauts a 12-3 lead. Toronto went on to rout the Tiger-Cats 40-6. The yardage record is only the latest achievement in Allen's illustrious career. He was the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 2005, is a twotime Grey Cup MVP, has won the Grey Cup four times and owns CFL all-time records in passing touchdowns, pass attempts, pass completions and rushing yards by a quarterback. The Argos will recognize Allen's accomplishment Saturday at the Rogers Centre with a pre-game ceremony before they play Hamilton again. The ceremony will include Allen's brother and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, Moon and many other special guests. Damon Allen's grandson, Justice, will handle kickoff duties while his youngest daughter, Ateya, will hold the ball. For more information on Damon Allen Day, visit the Argonauts' website at www.argonauts.ca. TANNIS TOOHEY / TORONTO STAR CONGRATULATIONS: Damon Allen (9) shakes hands with a CFL official after the Toronto Argonauts quarterback broke Warren Moon's professional football passing yardage record Monday at Hamilton's Ivor Wynne Stadium. COME OUT TO PINE GLEN FIELD T H I S S AT U R D AY, S E P T. 9 T H & CHEER ON OUR U7 BOYS / GIRLS AS THEY PARTICIPATE IN GALA DAY! DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR U8/U9 (1998 / 1999) & U10 (1997) AVAILABLE FROM OCTOBER -APRIL CHECK WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ALONG WITH TRY-OUT INFORMATION GOAL KEEPER SESSIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER-APRIL HOUSE LEAGUE / ALL STAR / SELECT / REP CHECK WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER WITH THE OAKVILLE SOCCER CLUB? INDOOR SOCCER PROGRAM CONVENORS STILL AVAILABLE CONTACT CATHY @ cwatt@oakville-soccer.on.ca Y LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR FALL INDOOR SOCCER PROGRAM AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT ­ CHECK TODAY INDOOR SOCCER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE CONTACT JOY at jneefs@oakville-soccer.on.ca 504 Iroquois Shore Rd., Unit #11, Oakville, ON L6H 3K4 Tel: 905-849-4436 Fax: 905-849-3677 Thanks to our Key Sponsors The Oakville Beaver A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club