There are a number of sad faces in the halls of Newstalk Radio.  Those faces are swapping stories about the great Ron Lancaster, who passed away earlier this morning.  They talk about this game in 1965 and that game in 1966.  I watch them and listen intently.  The reason?  I don't remember the games. 

I am 35 years old.  My memories of the man known as the little general are in an orange blazer, breaking down games with the late Don Whitman on the CBC and later walking the sidelines as the coach of the Eskimos and later with the Tiger Cats.  I have seen the grainy images of the 66 Grey Cup and the pictures of heartbreak on his face after the 76 Grey Cup. But the greatness of Ron Lancaster on the field is something I missed out on.

My best memory of Ron Lancaster came in a book store in 1994.  I was at the counter buying a Marlon Brando biography.  When the woman at the till rang in the book, I was a dollar short.  Then this voice said "I got you covered."  I turned to see the coach of the Edmonton Eskimos.  I replied with "thanks Mr. Lancaster."  He asked how I knew his name and I told him he was the coach of the Eskimos.  He then reminded me that he use to play football.  That is the memory of the man, who until a few seasons ago was the all time leading passer in this game, I have.

Because I know very little about the man on the field and what he means to this province, I'm turning to you to help me out.  Send me your thoughts and memories in the comments section of this blog and you can also share your memories with Saskatchewan.  On the Cory Kolt Show today, I'll open the phone lines at 1-877-300-7275.  Take me back to a period of time I was never fortunate enough to witness.