Hamilton Tiger-Cats legend and fan favourite Simoni Lawrence is hanging it up after 11 seasons with the Canadian Football League
A statistical leader in multiple categories for the franchise and community ambassador, having participated in over 500 individual events, the 35-year-old Lawrence confirmed his decision at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
The Upper Darby, Pennsylvania native appeared in 169 games in Canada, including 154 with the Tiger-Cats.
Lawrence said the reason Hamilton and the Ticats “clicked so well” and resulted in a lengthy tenure was due to the city’s similarities to his hometown.
“The people are very similar,” he said.
“You guys ever go on vacation, go to Upper Darby, and you’ll feel right at home.
The linebacker admits he went through “every single emotion” during his recent free agency before coming to a final decision to call it quits.