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American linebacker Calvin Tiggle has been selected as the fourth member of the 2026 Canadian Football Hall of Fame class.
The 57-year-old was informed of his upcoming induction via a video call from former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Joe Montford.
The moment that Calvin Tiggle found out that he is going to be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2026! 🥹👏 pic.twitter.com/VjLS17eSNZ
— CFL (@CFL) July 16, 2026
Tiggle played for the Toronto Argonauts (1994-95, 2000-01) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1996-1999) during an eight-season CFL career. He tallied 121 defensive tackles in his debut season with the Argonauts, which still stands as a franchise record, as well as a league record for first-year players. He went on to total 662 defensive tackles, which ranks 13th all-time, while adding 18 special teams tackles, 10 sacks, nine interceptions, nine fumble recoveries, and three defensive touchdowns in 127 games.
The Georgia Tech alumnus was named to three All-CFL teams and four Divisional All-CFL teams. He appeared in two Grey Cups, winning in 1999 with Hamilton to complete a season in which he also captured Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
“As much as Calvin was feared by opponents, he was just as respected in the locker room,” CFHOF executive director Eric Noivo said in a statement. “His determination and dependability stood out most; teammates knew they could count on him to make a game-changing play and fans loved him for it.”
Tiggle joins receiver Brandon Banks, running back Sean Millington, and defensive end Charleston Hughes in the Class of 2026. The two remaining members of the class will be announced in the coming weeks.
The group will be inducted at a special ceremony at Hamilton Stadium on Thursday, September 17. The annual Hall of Fame Game with the Montreal Alouettes visiting the hometown Tiger-Cats will take place the following day.
