CFL legend prefers sacrament to slotback

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 12:27 a.m. MST
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He's caught close to 1,000 footballs for 12,586 yards during his career. He's been selected to three all-star teams, won a championship and is considered a no-brainer for the hall of fame. And yet, relatively few people in the United States know about this highly decorated football star.

But Ben Cahoon, slotback for the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes and all-time leading non-import receiver, is one of the most-recognized names in the league. And while his statistics, accolades and mind-boggling catches (check him out on YouTube) have made him one of the most-popular players in the Great White North, he cares most about his family and remaining a faithful Mormon.

Read the full story on MormonTimes.com.

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