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Biography - , Head Coach Burlington Braves

In his four years as a University of Gee-Gee, Neil started as both and kicker. His successful career was highlighted by three OUA All-Star and three All- Canadian designations, a victory as a member of the undefeated 1975 team, and the Ted Morris as the Vanier Cup Most Valuable Player. League Neil has a storied football career in the , playing from 1976 until 1985 with the , Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Eskimos. In 1976 he was the eastern conference nominee for Most Outstanding Rookie. In Edmonton, he was a significant member of the early ‘80s dynasties at the fullback position, blocking for and later . He was a member of the Eskimos’ Championship teams in 1980, 1981 and 1982. In the 1981 Grey Cup game Neil was awarded the as Outstanding Canadian, with eight receptions for 91 yards and a carry for two yards. In his CFL career Neil played in 141 regular season games, carrying the ball 767 times for 3755 yards with 36 . He also had 180 receptions for 1729 yards and 15 more touchdowns. Post Playing Career In 1999 Neil captured another Grey Cup championship, this time as the General Manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. As Director of Business Operations, Neil was one of the key individuals responsible for the survival and resurrection of the Hamilton Tiger- Cats throughout the late ‘90s, ensuring the Ti-cats remained an integral part of the Hamilton and Halton communities. In 2003, Neil was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the successful Road World Cycling Championships in Hamilton, . This was only the fourth time the road cycling world championships had taken place outside Europe and was considered the most successful championship held in over 15 years at the time. In 2008, Neil was Honorary Chairman of the Desjardins Vanier Cup in Hamilton, Ontario. Currently he is President of Drive Marketing, a sports marketing firm and a division of OK&D Marketing Group of Burlington, Ontario. Born December 19, 1952, in London, Ontario, Neil currently resides in Burlington Ontario with his wife Donna. They have a daughter, Kristin and son, Jesse.

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