The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum announced its 2011 Induction Class on February 11, 2011. This year’s inductees include former CFL stars Danny McManus, Joe Montford, Terry Vaughn and Ken Lehmann in the player category along with Gino Fracas and legendary CFL coach Don Matthews in the builder category. Chris Flynn a former star quarterback at Saint Mary’s University was also inducted in the player section.

“On behalf of the CFL, our Board of Governors and our fans, congratulations to this year’s inductees on this great honour,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon. “Every one of these gentlemen had a positive impact on the growth of football in our country, and for that we are forever indebted to them. Thank you to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Selection Committee for helping provide the recognition they deserve.”

The Class of 2011 was inducted at a ceremony in Calgary during the Hall of Fame Week, September 14-17, 2011.

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INDUCTEE	BIO	VIDEO
	Chris Flynn quarterbacked Saint Mary’s University Huskies from 1987 to 1990. Flynn led Saint Mary’s to a 27-2 regular season record; four AUAA championships; and two Vanier Cup appearances. He was a four-time AUAA All-Star QB; three time CIAU All-Canadian QB; CIAU records for most TD passes in a season and career; leading rusher QB in CIAU history; He won the Hec Crighton Trophy three times for Most Outstanding Player. Chris Flynn enters Hall of Fame C.F.H.O.F. to induct amateur players Mullin: Unlikely duo share induction with family
	In 1967 Fracas became the first ever Head Coach of the University of Windsor Lancer Football program. He led the Lancers to the CCIFC championship in 1969, an OUAA Championship in 1975 and he was the OUAA coach of the year in 1976 and 1977. Coach Fracas became an inaugural member of the OUA Football Legends Wall of Fame as a player, coach and administrator. In addition, the CIS Volunteer Coach of the Year award is named in his honour. Gino Fracas enters Hall of Fame
	Lehmann played middle linebacker for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1964 to 1971. A mainstay of the Ottawa defense, Lehmann participated in a total of three Grey Cup games with the Rough Riders, and won back to back championships in 1968 and 1969. He was chosen as an Eastern All-Star five times throughout his career and All-Canadian four times. In 1966, Lehmann was the Eastern finalist for the Schenleys Most Outstanding Linemen Award and subsequently won the award in 1968. Mullin: Unlikely duo share induction with family
	Matthews helped coach the Edmonton Eskimos to five consecutive Grey Cup titles from 1978 through to 1982 as an assistant coach. In 1985, he led the B.C. Lions to a Grey Cup victory and earned his first Coach of the Year honour. Matthews coached the Baltimore Stallions to a Grey Cup victory in 1995 and he coached the Toronto Argonauts to back-to-back Grey Cup victories in 1996 and 1997. In 1997, Matthews broke Frank Clair’s record for most regular season coaching wins with 147. Matthews became head coach of the Montreal Alouettes in 2002 and coached the team to a Grey Cup victory that season. He coached a total of 22 season and 365 games in the CFL. Matthews reflects on decorated coaching career
	During McManus’ storied 17-year CFL he would suit up for Winnipeg, B.C., Edmonton, Hamilton and Calgary. With the B.C. Lions in 1994 McManus took over for injured starting quarterback Kent Austin at halftime in the 82nd Grey Cup and led the Lions to a dramatic victory over the Baltimore Stallions. In 1999 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, he led the CFL with 28 touchdown passes and 5,334 passing and culminated the season with a Grey Cup victory over Calgary. He was named the game’s MVP. At the time of his retirement, Danny McManus was third all-time in CFL passing yards with 53,255. McManus excited to join old friends in Hall
	Montford, one of the most feared defensive players of his generation, began his CFL career in 1995 playing one season for the Shreveport Pirates. He was acquired by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after the US dispersal draft in 1996. With the Ticats Montford led the league in quarterback sacks from 1998-2000, picking up 20 or more in each of the three seasons. He was also a part of the Tiger-Cats 1999 Grey Cup winning team. After a brief stint with the Toronto Argonauts, Montford finished his career with the Edmonton Eskimos where he won his second Grey Cup ring in 2005. He is fifth all-time in career quarterback sacks with 135. Bio: Joe Montford
	Vaughn was one of the most prolific receivers in CFL history and the first player ever to crack the 1,000 career receptions mark during a 12-year career. Vaughn burst onto the CFL scene in with the Calgary Stampeders recording 72 catches for 1,031 yards in his rookie year. This kicked off an incredible stretch of 11 consecutive 1,000 yard receiving seasons which is still a CFL record. Vaughn was a three-time CFL All-Star winning a pair of Grey Cups with Calgary in 1998 and Edmonton in 2003. Vaughn retired as the CFL’s all-time leading pass catcher with 1,006 receptions, a mark that stood until former teammate Ben Cahoon surpassed him in 2010. Bio: Terry Vaughn