Jim Hopson

Hundreds of people were at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina to remember a larger than life character. Former Saskatchewan Roughrider President Jim Hopson was remembered at a celebration of life attended by family, friends, and fans. The sky was gloomy and grey, but the atmosphere inside wasn’t dampened as many people shared their stories […]

A celebration of life will be held at the Conexus Arts Centre for former Roughrider player and executive Jim Hopson. Hopson passed away April 3rd at the age of 73, after a battle with colon cancer. A procession of vehicles will begin at Broad and College at 1 o’clock this afternoon, with the procession moving […]

Reaction has begun to pour in from across Saskatchewan and beyond on news that former Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Jim Hopson has passed away. The Saskatchewan Roughriders football club has confirmed Hopson has died on April 2 at age 73, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer. Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds has issued […]

There is a long list of names in Rider’s history who are synonymous with the ideals of the football club that means so much to every football fan in Saskatchewan. Near the very top of that prestigious list is Jim Hopson. Hopson passed away at the age of 73, after a battle with colon cancer. […]

There is no doubt that Jim Hopson is one of the most important individuals in the history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Following his time as a player, Hopson returned to the organization as the President and CEO from 2005-2014. Under his watch, the Roughriders enjoyed their most successful era, including a pair of Grey Cup […]

When the calendar flips over to September, it signifies the beginning of football season. High school and college teams are back in session and working towards their respective championships. The National Football League (NFL) gets the regular season started with 32 teams dreaming of their seasons ending in February, with the entire world watching their […]

The Regina Sports Hall of Fame unveiled their newest inductees on Tuesday with the introduction of the class of 2022. Joining the Regina Sports Hall of Fame this year are Gary Brotzel and Bernie Eiswirth (Builders: baseball) , Budram Singh and Richard Singh (Patrons:cricket) , Jim Hopson (Builders/Athletes :football ) , Chelsea Stone (Athlete: taekwon-do) […]

A high school that is no stranger to being a city champion and have produced the likes of former Rider and recent Plaza of Honour inductee Neal Hughes and former Rider, Rider president and CEO and Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductee Jim Hopson will not be competing on the gridiron this season. Due to […]

It was a big weekend for the man whom many credit for the turnaround of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Former player Jim Hopson, who was the team’s first president and CEO serving from 2005 to 2014, was formally inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Hamilton. Hopson says his time in […]