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Overcoming adversity

Former Vikings’ Crawford: ‘trip down memory lane’ competing for Grey Cup

Nov 22, 2019 | 9:02 AM

CALGARY, AB — The road to the CFL is never an easy one.

Aaron Crawford of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats knows that all too well.

The 33-year-old has battled through injuries, roster cuts, position changes, and muddy contracts, yet he finds himself one win away from hoisting the Grey Cup.

Mitch Bach of CHAT Sports caught up with the Crescent Heights Vikings alumni to hear more about his path to the CFL, and what it means to compete for a league championship right next door to his hometown.