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Brian Fryer

Brian Fryer, a standout in Alberta University and Junior Football, played four games at wide receiver with the Washington Redskins in 1976.

"Junior football has really been an important part of the Canadian athlete's development and is another viable opportunity for young players to develop their talents," Warren Moon told the Edmonton Journal. "We (the Edmonton Eskimos) had some great players come out of the junior program -- Brian Fryer, Bill Stevenson, Bill Manchuk, these guys were important cogs in our Grey Cup run.

"I think one of the reasons our team was so good is because our Canadian talent was better than other teams' Canadian talent, I really believe that.

"Some of those players came out of the Edmonton Huskies program so I believe they're doing a good thing there. It's been an important part of the community since 1954.

"You need money to keep those organizations going and I believe in development more than anyone ... and if there's any way I can help in raising funds I'll do what I can."