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{{Short description|14th and current commissioner of the Canadian Football League (CFL)}}
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{{Infobox CFL biography
| position1 = Offensive guard
| position1 = Offensive guard
| image = CFL Commissioner at Hamilton City Council (cropped).jpg
| caption = Ambrosie in 2019
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|3|16}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|3|16}}
| birth_place = [[Winnipeg, Manitoba]]
| birth_place = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], Canada
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| CIS = [[Manitoba Bisons|Manitoba]]
| CIS = [[Manitoba Bisons football|Manitoba]]
| high_school =
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| CFLDraftedPick = 2
| CFLDraftedPick = 2
| CFLDraftedTeam = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| CFLDraftedTeam = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|1985}}–{{CFL Year|1987}}
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|1985|1987}}
| playing_team1 = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| playing_team1 = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| playing_years2 = {{CFL Year|1987}}–{{CFL Year|1988}}
| playing_years2 = {{CFL Year|1987|1988}}
| playing_team2 = [[Toronto Argonauts]]
| playing_team2 = [[Toronto Argonauts]]
| playing_years3 = {{CFL Year|1989}}–{{CFL Year|1993}}
| playing_years3 = {{CFL Year|1989|1993}}
| playing_team3 = [[Edmonton Eskimos]]
| playing_team3 = [[Edmonton Eskimos]]
| career_highlights =
| career_highlights =
*[[81st Grey Cup]] champion
* [[Grey Cup]] champion ([[81st Grey Cup|1993]])
*All-Canadian (1984)
* [[U Sports Football All-Canadian Team|All-Canadian]] (1984)
*2× [[Canada West Universities Athletic Association|Canada West]] All-Star (1983, 1984)
* 2× [[Canada West Universities Athletic Association|Canada West]] All-Star (1983, 1984)
}}
}}


'''Randy Ambrosie''' (born March 16, 1963) is the current commissioner of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). Ambrosie played [[Canadian football]] professionally as an [[offensive guard]] for the CFL's [[Calgary Stampeders]], [[Toronto Argonauts]], and [[Edmonton Eskimos]]. He was selected with the second overall pick in the [[1985 CFL Draft]] by the Stampeders. Over the course of a nine-season career, he played in 142 professional games and became a [[Grey Cup]] champion. Ambrosie played [[college football]] at the [[University of Manitoba]].<ref name="CPFE2012">{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=145|pages=}}</ref>
'''Randy Ambrosie''' (born March 16, 1963) is the 14th and current commissioner of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). Ambrosie played [[Canadian football]] professionally as an [[offensive guard]] for the CFL's [[Calgary Stampeders]], [[Toronto Argonauts]], and [[Edmonton Eskimos]]. He was selected with the second overall pick in the [[1985 CFL Draft]] by the Stampeders. Over the course of a nine-season career, he played in 142 professional games and became a [[Grey Cup]] champion. Ambrosie played [[U Sports football|CIAU football]] at the [[University of Manitoba]].


== Early career ==
==Early career==
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Ambrosie played [[U Sports football|CIAU football]] for the [[Manitoba Bisons football|Manitoba Bisons]] as an offensive lineman. In 1984, he was named an [[U Sports Football All-Canadian Team|All-Canadian]].<ref name="gam1984a">{{cite news|last1=Faulkner|first1=Douglas|title=Intensity crucial if Mounties to top Guelph|work=The Globe and Mail|date=November 24, 1984}}</ref> He was also a [[Canada West Universities Athletic Association|Canada West]] All-Star in 1983 and 1984.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gobisons.ca/news/2017/7/5/bison-football-alum-randy-ambrosie-selected-as-14th-cfl-commissioner.aspx | title=Bison football alum Randy Ambrosie selected as 14th CFL Commissioner | publisher=GoBisons.ca | date=July 5, 2017 | access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> In a February 1985 article in ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', it was stated that a recent poll of CFL teams listed Ambrosie as one of the top nine players available for the [[1985 CFL Draft]].<ref name="gam1985a">{{cite news|title=Riders select behemoth|work=The Globe and Mail|date=February 19, 1985}}</ref> Ambrosie received a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from [[University of Manitoba|the school]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Appointment Notice - MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.: Randy G. Ambrosie, President and CEO|url=http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/AppNoticeArticleHTMLTemplate?tf=GlobeInvestor/AppNotices/DisplayNotice.html&cf=GlobeInvestor/AppNotices/config-neutral.cfg&slug=Ambrosie&date=20121205|access-date=20 March 2017|publisher=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=December 5, 2012|language=en}}</ref>


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==Professional career==
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Ambrosie played college football for the [[Manitoba Bisons]] as an offensive lineman. In 1984, he was named an All-Canadian.<ref name="gam1984a">{{cite news|last1=Faulkner|first1=Douglas|title=Intensity crucial if Mounties to top Guelph|accessdate=March 6, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=November 24, 1984}}</ref> He was also a [[Canada West Universities Athletic Association|Canada West]] All-Star in 1983 and 1984.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gobisons.ca/news/2017/7/5/bison-football-alum-randy-ambrosie-selected-as-14th-cfl-commissioner.aspx | title=Bison football alum Randy Ambrosie selected as 14th CFL Commissioner | publisher=GoBisons.ca | date=July 5, 2017 | accessdate=July 5, 2017}}</ref> By February 1985, he was considered likely to be selected in the first round of the [[1985 CFL Draft]].<ref name="gam1985a">{{cite news|title=Riders select behemoth|accessdate=March 6, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=February 19, 1985}}</ref> Ambrosie received a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from the school.<ref>{{cite news|title=Appointment Notice - MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.: Randy G. Ambrosie, President and CEO|url=http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/AppNoticeArticleHTMLTemplate?tf=GlobeInvestor/AppNotices/DisplayNotice.html&cf=GlobeInvestor/AppNotices/config-neutral.cfg&slug=Ambrosie&date=20121205|accessdate=20 March 2017|publisher=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=December 5, 2012|language=en}}</ref>
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===Calgary Stampeders===
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Ambrosie was selected in the first round of the [[1985 CFL draft]] by the [[Calgary Stampeders]] with the second overall pick.<ref name="gam1985b">{{cite news|last1=King|first1=Philip|title=Linemen to top CFL draft picks|work=The Globe and Mail|date=February 20, 1985}}</ref> The Stampeders used Ambrosie in their lineup immediately. Despite a late season injury due to torn ligaments in his ankle, Ambrosie played in 13 regular season games in his rookie season and was named the Stampeders' nominee for [[CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award|rookie of the year]].<ref name="CPFE2012">{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=145}}</ref><ref name="star1985a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=Gotta's unhappy with Stamps' recruiting|work=The Toronto Star|date=October 11, 1985|page=B3}}</ref><ref name="gam1985c">{{cite news|last1=King|first1=Philip|title=Brazley vying for Schenley|work=The Globe and Mail|date=October 22, 1985}}</ref> Ambrosie remained in the lineup in 1986, playing in 17 regular season games.<ref name="CPFE2012" />


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===Toronto Argonauts===
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== Professional career ==
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After playing four games for the Stampeders in 1987, Ambrosie was traded to the [[Toronto Argonauts]] for a second-round draft pick.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="star1987a">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Newest Argonaut happy to be aboard|work=The Toronto Star|date=July 29, 1987|page=C1}}</ref> He quickly earned a place on the Argonauts' roster, playing against the Stampeders in his first week after changing between the two teams.<ref name="gam1987a">{{cite news|last1=Davidson|first1=James|title=Argos ponder two-QB plan|work=The Globe and Mail|date=July 31, 1987}}</ref> The Argonauts eventually promoted Ambrosie to start as a [[right guard]].<ref name="star1987b">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Congemi in for rough night against Ticats|work=The Toronto Star|date=September 5, 1987|page=D5}}</ref> Ambrosie finished the season with 13 games played for the Argonauts.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> He played in the [[75th Grey Cup]], making a key block to allow running back [[Gill Fenerty]] to score a touchdown late in the first half. The Argonauts went on to lose the game 36–38.<ref name="star1987c">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Heartbreaker! Last-minute field goal sinks the Argos|work=The Toronto Star|date=November 30, 1987|page=D1}}</ref>


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The offensive line of the Argonauts dealt with injuries for much of the 1988 season. Ambrosie injured his knee during training camp, while other Argonaut offensive linemen suffered from a variety of ankle, groin, knee, and back injuries.<ref name="star1988a">{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Paul|title=Can a man be too mean to play on offensive line?|work=The Toronto Star|date=June 29, 1988|page=C5}}</ref> By late July, Ambrosie had recovered, but he was the only healthy starting member of the offensive line that year.<ref name="star1988b">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Injuries fail to faze Obie the Optimist|work=The Toronto Star|date=July 22, 1988|page=B4}}</ref> Despite the medical setbacks, both the press and the Argonauts coaching staff praised the offensive line, with the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' crediting the unit for "establish[ing] Toronto as one of the best running teams in the Canadian Football League".<ref name="star1988c">{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Paul|title=Flying Fenerty running wild while aerial attack struggles|work=The Toronto Star|date=August 20, 1988|page=B4}}</ref> In September, Ambrosie missed three games due to a back injury and he played through an ankle injury in October.<ref name="gam1988a">{{cite news|last1=Shoalts|first1=David|title=Argonauts losing patience with wayward linebacker Landry|work=The Globe and Mail|date=September 13, 1988}}</ref><ref name="star1988d">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Battlin' Boatmen welcome aboard Brazley, Baylis|work=The Toronto Star|date=October 25, 1988|page=F3}}</ref> The continued injury issues did not affect the offensive line's success on the field, as they finished with the second fewest sacks allowed in the CFL.<ref name="star1988e">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Eastern final promises to be a classic Argonauts and Bombers set to go head to head|work=The Toronto Star|date=November 19, 1988|page=B3}}</ref> Ambrosie finished the regular season with 15 games played.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> The Argonauts went on to lose in the East Final to the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=27}}</ref>
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=== Calgary Stampeders ===


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===Edmonton Eskimos===
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Ambrosie was selected in the first round of the 1985 CFL Draft by the [[Calgary Stampeders]] with the second overall pick.<ref name="gam1985b">{{cite news|last1=King|first1=Philip|title=Linemen to top CFL draft picks|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=February 20, 1985}}</ref> The Stampeders used Ambrosie in their lineup immediately. Despite a late season injury due to torn ligaments in his ankle, Ambrosie played in 13 regular season games in his rookie season and was named the Stampeders' nominee for [[CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award|rookie of the year]].<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="star1985a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=Gotta's unhappy with Stamps' recruiting|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=October 11, 1985|page=B3}}</ref><ref name="gam1985c">{{cite news|last1=King|first1=Philip|title=Brazley vying for Schenley|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=October 22, 1985}}</ref> Ambrosie remained in the lineup in 1986, playing in 17 regular season games.<ref name="CPFE2012" />
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In June 1989, Ambrosie was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos to obtain defensive lineman Branko Vincic.<ref name="gam1989a">{{cite news|title=DIGEST Argos, Esks trade|work=The Globe and Mail|date=June 8, 1989}}</ref> The Argonauts had not originally planned to trade Ambrosie, but he requested to be traded to a team closer to where his wife worked.<ref name="star1989a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=Revamped line under pressure against Ticats|work=The Toronto Star|date=July 11, 1989|page=B4}}</ref><ref name="star1989b">{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Paul|title=Ambrosie abandoned Good Ship Argonaut in the nick of time|work=The Toronto Star|date=November 18, 1989|page=B5}}</ref> Ambrosie played in all 18 regular season games for the Eskimos in 1989 as the Eskimos established a 16–2 record.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> By adding to the Argonauts 14 wins the previous season, Ambrosie set a new CFL record as the player with the most wins in two consecutive seasons. Despite being described as "one of the strongest teams in CFL history", the Eskimos lost to the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] 32–21 in the West Final to end their season.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=28}}</ref> Ambrosie played in 13 games for the Eskimos in 1990, missing time due to a knee injury.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="star1990a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=Why don't the Argos promote top stars like Darrell Smith?|work=The Toronto Star|date=September 28, 1990|page=F4}}</ref> He played in all 18 regular season games the following year.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> In 1991, the Eskimos finished first in the West Division but lost the West Final to the Stampeders.<ref name="sun1991a">{{cite news|title=Read CBC contract before complaining about TV blackouts, commissioner says|work=The Vancouver Sun|date=November 7, 1991|page=D13}}</ref><ref name="herald1991a">{{cite news|last1=Maki|first1=Al|title=Barrett made of right stuff|work=Calgary Herald|date=November 18, 1991|page=C1}}</ref>


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In 1992, Ambrosie played in all regular season games as the Eskimos went 13–5 before losing in the West Finals to the Stampeders for the second consecutive season.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=29}}</ref> The Eskimos considered there to be "no safe jobs" on the roster following several years of playoff losses, but Ambrosie earned a starting role on the team to start the 1993 season.<ref name="gam1993b">{{cite news|title=Esks look to improve|work=The Globe and Mail|date=June 10, 1993}}</ref><ref name="spectator1993b">{{cite news|title=Edmonton Eskimos|work=Hamilton Spectator|date=July 7, 1993|page=TP11}}</ref> A knee injury kept Ambrosie out of the lineup for most of September, and he finished with 13 games played in 1993.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="herald1993a">{{cite news|last1=Rauw|first1=Murray|title=GAME DAY|work=Calgary Herald|date=September 5, 1993|page=F2}}</ref><ref name="gam1993c">{{cite news|last1=Curren|first1=Reg|title=Eskimos take aim at consistent offence|work=The Globe and Mail|date=September 23, 1993}}</ref> The Eskimos met the Stampeders in the West Final for the fourth consecutive season and won 29–15 to break their playoff losing streak.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|pages=28–30}}</ref> Ambrosie helped the Eskimos win the [[81st Grey Cup]] over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33–23 to earn his only championship ring.<ref name="herald1993b">{{cite news|last1=Maki|first1=Allan|title=PERFECT SENDOFF: VETERAN LINEMAN AMBROSIE GETS WISH|work=Calgary Herald|date=November 29, 1993|page=D4}}</ref>
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=== Toronto Argonauts ===


===Retirement===
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After playing four games for the Stampeders in 1987, Ambrosie was traded to the [[Toronto Argonauts]] for a second-round draft pick.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="star1987a">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Newest Argonaut happy to be aboard|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=July 29, 1987|page=C1}}</ref> He quickly earned a place on the Argonauts' roster, playing against the Stampeders in his first week after changing between the two teams.<ref name="gam1987a">{{cite news|last1=Davidson|first1=James|title=Argos ponder two-QB plan|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=July 31, 1987}}</ref> The Argonauts eventually promoted Ambrosie to start as a [[right guard]].<ref name="star1987b">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Congemi in for rough night against Ticats|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=September 5, 1987|page=D5}}</ref> Ambrosie finished the season with 13 games played for the Argonauts.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> He played in the [[75th Grey Cup]], making a key block to allow running back [[Gill Fenerty]] to score a touchdown late in the first half. The Argonauts went on to lose the game 36–38.<ref name="star1987c">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Heartbreaker! Last-minute field goal sinks the Argos|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=November 30, 1987|page=D1}}</ref>
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Following his Grey Cup win, the future of Ambrosie's football career was uncertain. His persistent knee injuries had required multiple surgeries over the years.<ref name="citizen1994a">{{cite news|title=BRIEFLY|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=May 21, 1994|page=G3}}</ref> Ambrosie put off another serious surgery on his left knee during the 1993 season to remain with the team through their Grey Cup victory.<ref name="herald1993b" /> After he underwent his fourth knee surgery during the offseason, Ambrosie retired from professional football.<ref name="citizen1994a" />


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==Administrative roles==
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The offensive line of the Argonauts dealt with injuries for much of the 1988 season. Ambrosie injured his knee during training camp, while fellow offensive lineman suffered from a variety of ankle, groin, knee, and back injuries.<ref name="star1988a">{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Paul|title=Can a man be too mean to play on offensive line?|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=June 29, 1988|page=C5}}</ref> By late July, Ambrosie had recovered, but he was the only healthy starting member of the offensive line.<ref name="star1988b">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Injuries fail to faze Obie the Optimist|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=July 22, 1988|page=B4}}</ref> Despite the medical setbacks, both the press and the Argonauts coaching staff praised the offensive line, with the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' crediting the unit for "establish[ing] Toronto as one of the best running teams in the Canadian Football League".<ref name="star1988c">{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Paul|title=Flying Fenerty running wild while aerial attack struggles|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=August 20, 1988|page=B4}}</ref> In September, Ambrosie missed three games due to a back injury and he played through an ankle injury in October.<ref name="gam1988a">{{cite news|last1=Shoalts|first1=David|title=Argonauts losing patience with wayward linebacker Landry|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=September 13, 1988}}</ref><ref name="star1988d">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Battlin' Boatmen welcome aboard Brazley, Baylis|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=October 25, 1988|page=F3}}</ref> The continued injury issues did not affect the offensive line's success on the field, as they finished with the second fewest sacks allowed in the CFL.<ref name="star1988e">{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Mark|title=Eastern final promises to be a classic Argonauts and Bombers set to go head to head|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=November 19, 1988|page=B3}}</ref> Ambrosie finished the regular season with 15 games played.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> The Argonauts went on to lose in the East Final to the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=27|pages=}}</ref>
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By 1992, Ambrosie took over as the secretary of the [[Canadian Football League Players' Association]] (CFLPA). He played a role in monitoring the [[1992 NHL strike]] as the CFLPA and the CFL renegotiated their collective bargaining agreement that year.<ref name="star1992a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=No Payne, no gain for Argos|work=The Toronto Star|date=March 13, 1992|page=D7}}</ref> Ambrosie was also part of the CFLPA board that oversaw the CFL's [[Canadian Football League in the United States|expansion into the United States]].<ref name="gam1993a">{{cite news|title=Esk tries to guard his dream|work=The Globe and Mail|date=January 27, 1993}}</ref> During the expansion, Ambrosie took a strong stance against lowering the import ratio which requires each team to carry a certain number of Canadian players. He also took issue with a proposed expansion or dispersal draft intended to be held in early 1993 to provide players for the [[San Antonio Texans]] and [[Sacramento Gold Miners]].<ref name="gam1993a"/><ref name="sun1993a">{{cite news|last1=Kingston|first1=Gary|title=The fabric of game turned thread-bare by expansion south|work=The Vancouver Sun|date=January 27, 1993|page=D11}}</ref> The CFLPA and Ambrosie threatened legal action over the import ratio issue, but no legal action came to pass.<ref name="spectator1993a">{{cite news|last1=Ireland|first1=Joanne|title=CFL homebrews threaten legal action over ratios|work=Hamilton Spectator|date=January 12, 1993|page=D5}}</ref>


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On June 28, 2017, the ''[[Winnipeg Free Press]]'' reported that Ambrosie would soon be named the 14th CFL commissioner, succeeding [[Jeffrey Orridge]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/cfl-close-to-naming-new-commissioner-sources-say-431426613.html | title=Winnipeg native Randy Ambrosie new CFL commissioner, sources say | newspaper=[[Winnipeg Free Press]] | date=June 28, 2017 | access-date=November 16, 2017 | author=Hamilton, Jeff}}</ref> The move was officially announced seven days later.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3576389/cfl-commissioner-randy-ambrosie/ | title=CFL names former player Randy Ambrosie as commissioner | publisher=[[Global News]] | date=July 5, 2017 | access-date=November 16, 2017}}</ref> He is the first Canadian-born CFL commissioner since Tom Wright left in 2006, and the first to have played in the league since [[Larry Smith (Canadian politician)|Larry Smith]] left the position in 1997.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/cfl-names-randy-ambrosie-as-new-commssioner/article35552442/ | title=New CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looks to pull off another transformation | work=[[The Globe and Mail]] | date=July 5, 2017 | access-date=November 16, 2017 | author=Maki, Allan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15175258/nanaimo_daily_news/ | title=Riders live no more | work=[[Nanaimo Daily News]] | date=December 6, 1996 | agency=[[The Canadian Press]] | access-date=November 16, 2017 | pages=4B}}</ref> On October 26, 2024, Ambrosie announced his intention to retire from the commissioner's role in 2025, once a successor is found.<ref name=Ambrosie>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/randy-ambrosie-to-retire-from-role-as-cfl-commissioner-in-2025/ |title=Randy Ambrosie to retire from role as CFL commissioner in 2025 |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |date=September 6, 2019|author=Barnes, Dan}}</ref> Ambrosie had allegedly [[Motion of no confidence|lost a vote of confidence]] among the league's owners the day prior, a report that neither the league nor Ambrosie would confirm nor deny.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Randy Ambrosie to end term as CFL commissioner after Grey Cup |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/randy-ambrosie-to-end-term-as-cfl-commissioner-after-grey-cup/ |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Sportsnet.ca |language=en}}</ref>
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=== Edmonton Eskimos ===


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==Business career==
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In June 1989, Ambrosie was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos to obtain defensive lineman Branko Vincic.<ref name="gam1989a">{{cite news|title=DIGEST Argos, Esks trade|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=June 8, 1989}}</ref> The Argonauts had not originally planned to trade Ambrosie, but he requested to be traded to a team closer to where his wife worked.<ref name="star1989a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=Revamped line under pressure against Ticats|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=July 11, 1989|page=B4}}</ref><ref name="star1989b">{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Paul|title=Ambrosie abandoned Good Ship Argonaut in the nick of time|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=November 18, 1989|page=B5}}</ref> Ambrosie played in all 18 regular season games for the Eskimos in 1989 as the Eskimos established a 16–2 record.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> By adding to the Argonauts 14 wins the previous season, Ambrosie set a new CFL record as the player with the most wins in two consecutive seasons. Despite being described as "one of the strongest teams in CFL history", the Eskimos lost to the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] 21–32 in the West Final to end their season.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=28|pages=}}</ref> Ambrosie played in 13 games for the Eskimos in 1990, missing time due to a knee injury.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="star1990a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=Why don't the Argos promote top stars like Darrell Smith?|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=September 28, 1990|page=F4}}</ref> He played in all 18 regular season games the following year.<ref name="CPFE2012" /> In 1991, the Eskimos finished first in the West Division but lost the West Final to the Stampeders.<ref name="sun1991a">{{cite news|title=Read CBC contract before complaining about TV blackouts, commissioner says|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=The Vancouver Sun|date=November 7, 1991|page=D13}}</ref><ref name="herald1991a">{{cite news|last1=Maki|first1=Al|title=Barrett made of right stuff|accessdate=March 9, 2017|work=Calgary Herald|date=November 18, 1991|page=C1}}</ref>
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After retiring from football, Ambrosie became the North American head of sales at HSBC Securities. In May 2004, Ambrosie joined AGF Management Ltd. as their head of sales and marketing.<ref>{{cite news|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=AGF hires veteran broker executive|date=May 11, 2004}}</ref> The president of the company reportedly hired him to "shake things up".<ref>{{cite news|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=Is AGF ready to end its three-year slide?|date=July 12, 2005}}</ref> Ambrosie's leadership brought several changes to AGF Management Ltd., including new fund managers and the launch of new products.<ref>{{cite news|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=AGF manager plans steady-as-she-goes course; Says 'fine tuning' is what's needed to turn around fund's fortunes|last1=Damsell|first1=Keith|date=July 25, 2005}}</ref> In June 2006, Ambrosie was appointed president of AGF Funds Inc.<ref>{{cite news|periodical=The Toronto Star|title=Newsmakers: AGF's family affair|date=May 4, 2006}}</ref> Due to another managerial change in 2008, Ambrosie left the firm.<ref>{{cite news|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=AGF president leaves fund unit; Speculation mutual fund firm is on auction block fizzles|date=April 28, 2009|last1=Won|first1=Shirley|last2=Willis|first2=Andrew}}</ref>


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Ambrosie served as CEO of Accretive 360 Inc. from 2010 to 2012, before joining investment firm MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier as president and CEO.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2017/07/05/cfl-names-former-player-randy-ambrosie-as-14th-commissioner.html | title=CFL names former player Randy Ambrosie as 14th commissioner | work=[[Toronto Star]] | date=July 5, 2017 | access-date=November 16, 2017 | author=Strong, Gregory}}</ref>
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In 1992, Ambrosie played in all regular season games as the Eskimos went 13–5 before losing in the West Finals to the Stampeders for the second consecutive season.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=29|pages=}}</ref> The Eskimos considered there to be "no safe jobs" on the roster following several years of playoff losses, but Ambrosie earned a starting role on the team to start the 1993 season.<ref name="gam1993b">{{cite news|title=Esks look to improve|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=June 10, 1993}}</ref><ref name="spectator1993b">{{cite news|title=Edmonton Eskimos|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=Hamilton Spectator|date=July 7, 1993|page=TP11}}</ref> A knee injury kept Ambrosie out of the lineup for most of September, and he finished with 13 games played in 1993.<ref name="CPFE2012" /><ref name="herald1993a">{{cite news|last1=Rauw|first1=Murray|title=GAME DAY|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=Calgary Herald|date=September 5, 1993|page=F2}}</ref><ref name="gam1993c">{{cite news|last1=Curren|first1=Reg|title=Eskimos take aim at consistent offence|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=September 23, 1993}}</ref> The Eskimos met the Stampeders in the West Final for the fourth consecutive season and won 29–15 to break their playoff losing streak.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0-9835136-6-7|page=|pages=28–30}}</ref> Ambrosie helped the Eskimos win the [[81st Grey Cup]] over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33–23 to earn his only championship ring.<ref name="herald1993b">{{cite news|last1=Maki|first1=Allan|title=PERFECT SENDOFF: VETERAN LINEMAN AMBROSIE GETS WISH|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=Calgary Herald|date=November 29, 1993|page=D4}}</ref>


=== Retirement ===
==References==

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Following his Grey Cup win, the future of Ambrosie's football career was uncertain. His persistent knee injuries had required multiple surgeries over the years.<ref name="citizen1994a">{{cite news|title=BRIEFLY|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=May 21, 1994|page=G3}}</ref> Ambrosie put off another serious surgery on his left knee during the 1993 season to remain with the team through their Grey Cup victory.<ref name="herald1993b" /> After he underwent his fourth knee surgery during the offseason, Ambrosie retired from professional football.<ref name="citizen1994a" />

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== Administrative roles ==

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By 1992, Ambrosie took over as the secretary of the [[Canadian Football League Players' Association]] (CFLPA). He played a role in monitoring the [[1992 NHL strike]] as the CFLPA and the CFL renegotiated their collective bargaining agreement that year.<ref name="star1992a">{{cite news|last1=Matsumoto|first1=Rick|title=No Payne, no gain for Argos|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=The Toronto Star|date=March 13, 1992|page=D7}}</ref> Ambrosie was also part of the CFLPA board that oversaw the CFL's [[Canadian Football League in the United States|expansion into the United States]].<ref name="gam1993a">{{cite news|title=Esk tries to guard his dream|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=January 27, 1993}}</ref> During the expansion, Ambrosie took a strong stance against lowering the import ratio which requires each team to carry a certain number of Canadian players. He also took issue with a proposed expansion or dispersal draft intended to be held in early 1993 to provide players for the [[San Antonio Texans]] and [[Sacramento Gold Miners]].<ref name="gam1993a">{{cite news|title=Esk tries to guard his dream|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|date=January 27, 1993}}</ref><ref name="sun1993a">{{cite news|last1=Kingston|first1=Gary|title=The fabric of game turned thread-bare by expansion south|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=The Vancouver Sun|date=January 27, 1993|page=D11}}</ref> The CFLPA and Ambrosie threatened legal action over the import ratio issue, but no legal action came to pass.<ref name="spectator1993a">{{cite news|last1=Ireland|first1=Joanne|title=CFL homebrews threaten legal action over ratios|accessdate=March 13, 2017|work=Hamilton Spectator|date=January 12, 1993|page=D5}}</ref>

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On June 28, 2017, the ''[[Winnipeg Free Press]]'' reported that Ambrosie would soon be named the 14th CFL commissioner, succeeding [[Jeffrey Orridge]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/cfl-close-to-naming-new-commissioner-sources-say-431426613.html | title=Winnipeg native Randy Ambrosie new CFL commissioner, sources say | work=[[Winnipeg Free Press]] | date=June 28, 2017 | accessdate=November 16, 2017 | author=Hamilton, Jeff}}</ref> The move was officially announced on July 5.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3576389/cfl-commissioner-randy-ambrosie/ | title=CFL names former player Randy Ambrosie as commissioner | publisher=[[Global News]] | date=July 5, 2017 | accessdate=November 16, 2017}}</ref> He is the first CFL commissioner to have played in the league since Larry Smith left the position in 1996.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/cfl-names-randy-ambrosie-as-new-commssioner/article35552442/ | title=New CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looks to pull off another transformation | work=[[The Globe and Mail]] | date=July 5, 2017 | accessdate=November 16, 2017 | author=Maki, Allan}}</ref>

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== Business career ==

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After retiring from football, Ambrosie became the North American head of sales at HSBC Securities. In May 2004, Ambrosie joined AGF Management Ltd. as their head of sales and marketing.<ref>{{cite newspaper|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=AGF hires veteran broker executive|date=May 11, 2004}}</ref> The president of the company reportedly hired him to "shake things up".<ref>{{cite newspaper|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=Is AGF ready to end its three-year slide?|date=July 12, 2005}}</ref> Ambrosie's leadership brought several changes to AGF Management Ltd., including new fund managers and the launch of new products.<ref>{{cite newspaper|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=AGF manager plans steady-as-she-goes course; Says 'fine tuning' is what's needed to turn around fund's fortunes|last1=Damsell|first1=Keith|date=July 25, 2005}}</ref> In June 2006, Ambrosie was appointed president of AGF Funds Inc.<ref>{{cite newspaper|periodical=The Toronto Star|title=Newsmakers: AGF's family affair|date=May 4, 2006}}</ref> Due to another managerial change in 2008, Ambrosie left the firm.<ref>{{cite newspaper|periodical=The Globe and Mail|title=AGF president leaves fund unit; Speculation mutual fund firm is on auction block fizzles|date=April 28, 2009|last1=Won|first1=Shirley|last2=Willis|first2=Andrew}}</ref>

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Ambrosie served as CEO of Accretive 360 Inc. from 2010 to 2012, before joining investment firm MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier as president and CEO.<ref>https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2017/07/05/cfl-names-former-player-randy-ambrosie-as-14th-commissioner.html</ref>

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Randy Ambrosie
Ambrosie in 2019
Born: (1963-03-16) March 16, 1963 (age 61)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Career information
Position(s)Offensive guard
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight250 lb (110 kg)
UniversityManitoba
CFL draft1985, round: 1, pick: 2
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
1985–1987Calgary Stampeders
1987–1988Toronto Argonauts
1989–1993Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards

Randy Ambrosie (born March 16, 1963) is the 14th and current commissioner of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Ambrosie played Canadian football professionally as an offensive guard for the CFL's Calgary Stampeders, Toronto Argonauts, and Edmonton Eskimos. He was selected with the second overall pick in the 1985 CFL Draft by the Stampeders. Over the course of a nine-season career, he played in 142 professional games and became a Grey Cup champion. Ambrosie played CIAU football at the University of Manitoba.

Early career

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Ambrosie played CIAU football for the Manitoba Bisons as an offensive lineman. In 1984, he was named an All-Canadian.[1] He was also a Canada West All-Star in 1983 and 1984.[2] In a February 1985 article in The Globe and Mail, it was stated that a recent poll of CFL teams listed Ambrosie as one of the top nine players available for the 1985 CFL Draft.[3] Ambrosie received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the school.[4]

Professional career

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Calgary Stampeders

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Ambrosie was selected in the first round of the 1985 CFL draft by the Calgary Stampeders with the second overall pick.[5] The Stampeders used Ambrosie in their lineup immediately. Despite a late season injury due to torn ligaments in his ankle, Ambrosie played in 13 regular season games in his rookie season and was named the Stampeders' nominee for rookie of the year.[6][7][8] Ambrosie remained in the lineup in 1986, playing in 17 regular season games.[6]

Toronto Argonauts

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After playing four games for the Stampeders in 1987, Ambrosie was traded to the Toronto Argonauts for a second-round draft pick.[6][9] He quickly earned a place on the Argonauts' roster, playing against the Stampeders in his first week after changing between the two teams.[10] The Argonauts eventually promoted Ambrosie to start as a right guard.[11] Ambrosie finished the season with 13 games played for the Argonauts.[6] He played in the 75th Grey Cup, making a key block to allow running back Gill Fenerty to score a touchdown late in the first half. The Argonauts went on to lose the game 36–38.[12]

The offensive line of the Argonauts dealt with injuries for much of the 1988 season. Ambrosie injured his knee during training camp, while other Argonaut offensive linemen suffered from a variety of ankle, groin, knee, and back injuries.[13] By late July, Ambrosie had recovered, but he was the only healthy starting member of the offensive line that year.[14] Despite the medical setbacks, both the press and the Argonauts coaching staff praised the offensive line, with the Toronto Star crediting the unit for "establish[ing] Toronto as one of the best running teams in the Canadian Football League".[15] In September, Ambrosie missed three games due to a back injury and he played through an ankle injury in October.[16][17] The continued injury issues did not affect the offensive line's success on the field, as they finished with the second fewest sacks allowed in the CFL.[18] Ambrosie finished the regular season with 15 games played.[6] The Argonauts went on to lose in the East Final to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[19]

Edmonton Eskimos

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In June 1989, Ambrosie was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos to obtain defensive lineman Branko Vincic.[20] The Argonauts had not originally planned to trade Ambrosie, but he requested to be traded to a team closer to where his wife worked.[21][22] Ambrosie played in all 18 regular season games for the Eskimos in 1989 as the Eskimos established a 16–2 record.[6] By adding to the Argonauts 14 wins the previous season, Ambrosie set a new CFL record as the player with the most wins in two consecutive seasons. Despite being described as "one of the strongest teams in CFL history", the Eskimos lost to the Saskatchewan Roughriders 32–21 in the West Final to end their season.[23] Ambrosie played in 13 games for the Eskimos in 1990, missing time due to a knee injury.[6][24] He played in all 18 regular season games the following year.[6] In 1991, the Eskimos finished first in the West Division but lost the West Final to the Stampeders.[25][26]

In 1992, Ambrosie played in all regular season games as the Eskimos went 13–5 before losing in the West Finals to the Stampeders for the second consecutive season.[6][27] The Eskimos considered there to be "no safe jobs" on the roster following several years of playoff losses, but Ambrosie earned a starting role on the team to start the 1993 season.[28][29] A knee injury kept Ambrosie out of the lineup for most of September, and he finished with 13 games played in 1993.[6][30][31] The Eskimos met the Stampeders in the West Final for the fourth consecutive season and won 29–15 to break their playoff losing streak.[32] Ambrosie helped the Eskimos win the 81st Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33–23 to earn his only championship ring.[33]

Retirement

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Following his Grey Cup win, the future of Ambrosie's football career was uncertain. His persistent knee injuries had required multiple surgeries over the years.[34] Ambrosie put off another serious surgery on his left knee during the 1993 season to remain with the team through their Grey Cup victory.[33] After he underwent his fourth knee surgery during the offseason, Ambrosie retired from professional football.[34]

Administrative roles

[edit]

By 1992, Ambrosie took over as the secretary of the Canadian Football League Players' Association (CFLPA). He played a role in monitoring the 1992 NHL strike as the CFLPA and the CFL renegotiated their collective bargaining agreement that year.[35] Ambrosie was also part of the CFLPA board that oversaw the CFL's expansion into the United States.[36] During the expansion, Ambrosie took a strong stance against lowering the import ratio which requires each team to carry a certain number of Canadian players. He also took issue with a proposed expansion or dispersal draft intended to be held in early 1993 to provide players for the San Antonio Texans and Sacramento Gold Miners.[36][37] The CFLPA and Ambrosie threatened legal action over the import ratio issue, but no legal action came to pass.[38]

On June 28, 2017, the Winnipeg Free Press reported that Ambrosie would soon be named the 14th CFL commissioner, succeeding Jeffrey Orridge.[39] The move was officially announced seven days later.[40] He is the first Canadian-born CFL commissioner since Tom Wright left in 2006, and the first to have played in the league since Larry Smith left the position in 1997.[41][42] On October 26, 2024, Ambrosie announced his intention to retire from the commissioner's role in 2025, once a successor is found.[43] Ambrosie had allegedly lost a vote of confidence among the league's owners the day prior, a report that neither the league nor Ambrosie would confirm nor deny.[44]

Business career

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After retiring from football, Ambrosie became the North American head of sales at HSBC Securities. In May 2004, Ambrosie joined AGF Management Ltd. as their head of sales and marketing.[45] The president of the company reportedly hired him to "shake things up".[46] Ambrosie's leadership brought several changes to AGF Management Ltd., including new fund managers and the launch of new products.[47] In June 2006, Ambrosie was appointed president of AGF Funds Inc.[48] Due to another managerial change in 2008, Ambrosie left the firm.[49]

Ambrosie served as CEO of Accretive 360 Inc. from 2010 to 2012, before joining investment firm MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier as president and CEO.[50]

References

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  1. ^ Faulkner, Douglas (November 24, 1984). "Intensity crucial if Mounties to top Guelph". The Globe and Mail.
  2. ^ "Bison football alum Randy Ambrosie selected as 14th CFL Commissioner". GoBisons.ca. July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  3. ^ "Riders select behemoth". The Globe and Mail. February 19, 1985.
  4. ^ "Appointment Notice - MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.: Randy G. Ambrosie, President and CEO". The Globe and Mail. December 5, 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  5. ^ King, Philip (February 20, 1985). "Linemen to top CFL draft picks". The Globe and Mail.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 145. ISBN 978-0-9835136-6-7.
  7. ^ Matsumoto, Rick (October 11, 1985). "Gotta's unhappy with Stamps' recruiting". The Toronto Star. p. B3.
  8. ^ King, Philip (October 22, 1985). "Brazley vying for Schenley". The Globe and Mail.
  9. ^ Harding, Mark (July 29, 1987). "Newest Argonaut happy to be aboard". The Toronto Star. p. C1.
  10. ^ Davidson, James (July 31, 1987). "Argos ponder two-QB plan". The Globe and Mail.
  11. ^ Harding, Mark (September 5, 1987). "Congemi in for rough night against Ticats". The Toronto Star. p. D5.
  12. ^ Harding, Mark (November 30, 1987). "Heartbreaker! Last-minute field goal sinks the Argos". The Toronto Star. p. D1.
  13. ^ Hunter, Paul (June 29, 1988). "Can a man be too mean to play on offensive line?". The Toronto Star. p. C5.
  14. ^ Harding, Mark (July 22, 1988). "Injuries fail to faze Obie the Optimist". The Toronto Star. p. B4.
  15. ^ Hunter, Paul (August 20, 1988). "Flying Fenerty running wild while aerial attack struggles". The Toronto Star. p. B4.
  16. ^ Shoalts, David (September 13, 1988). "Argonauts losing patience with wayward linebacker Landry". The Globe and Mail.
  17. ^ Harding, Mark (October 25, 1988). "Battlin' Boatmen welcome aboard Brazley, Baylis". The Toronto Star. p. F3.
  18. ^ Harding, Mark (November 19, 1988). "Eastern final promises to be a classic Argonauts and Bombers set to go head to head". The Toronto Star. p. B3.
  19. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-9835136-6-7.
  20. ^ "DIGEST Argos, Esks trade". The Globe and Mail. June 8, 1989.
  21. ^ Matsumoto, Rick (July 11, 1989). "Revamped line under pressure against Ticats". The Toronto Star. p. B4.
  22. ^ Hunter, Paul (November 18, 1989). "Ambrosie abandoned Good Ship Argonaut in the nick of time". The Toronto Star. p. B5.
  23. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-9835136-6-7.
  24. ^ Matsumoto, Rick (September 28, 1990). "Why don't the Argos promote top stars like Darrell Smith?". The Toronto Star. p. F4.
  25. ^ "Read CBC contract before complaining about TV blackouts, commissioner says". The Vancouver Sun. November 7, 1991. p. D13.
  26. ^ Maki, Al (November 18, 1991). "Barrett made of right stuff". Calgary Herald. p. C1.
  27. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-9835136-6-7.
  28. ^ "Esks look to improve". The Globe and Mail. June 10, 1993.
  29. ^ "Edmonton Eskimos". Hamilton Spectator. July 7, 1993. p. TP11.
  30. ^ Rauw, Murray (September 5, 1993). "GAME DAY". Calgary Herald. p. F2.
  31. ^ Curren, Reg (September 23, 1993). "Eskimos take aim at consistent offence". The Globe and Mail.
  32. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. pp. 28–30. ISBN 978-0-9835136-6-7.
  33. ^ a b Maki, Allan (November 29, 1993). "PERFECT SENDOFF: VETERAN LINEMAN AMBROSIE GETS WISH". Calgary Herald. p. D4.
  34. ^ a b "BRIEFLY". Ottawa Citizen. May 21, 1994. p. G3.
  35. ^ Matsumoto, Rick (March 13, 1992). "No Payne, no gain for Argos". The Toronto Star. p. D7.
  36. ^ a b "Esk tries to guard his dream". The Globe and Mail. January 27, 1993.
  37. ^ Kingston, Gary (January 27, 1993). "The fabric of game turned thread-bare by expansion south". The Vancouver Sun. p. D11.
  38. ^ Ireland, Joanne (January 12, 1993). "CFL homebrews threaten legal action over ratios". Hamilton Spectator. p. D5.
  39. ^ Hamilton, Jeff (June 28, 2017). "Winnipeg native Randy Ambrosie new CFL commissioner, sources say". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  40. ^ "CFL names former player Randy Ambrosie as commissioner". Global News. July 5, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  41. ^ Maki, Allan (July 5, 2017). "New CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looks to pull off another transformation". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  42. ^ "Riders live no more". Nanaimo Daily News. The Canadian Press. December 6, 1996. pp. 4B. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  43. ^ Barnes, Dan (September 6, 2019). "Randy Ambrosie to retire from role as CFL commissioner in 2025". Canadian Football League.
  44. ^ "Randy Ambrosie to end term as CFL commissioner after Grey Cup". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  45. ^ "AGF hires veteran broker executive". The Globe and Mail. May 11, 2004.
  46. ^ "Is AGF ready to end its three-year slide?". The Globe and Mail. July 12, 2005.
  47. ^ Damsell, Keith (July 25, 2005). "AGF manager plans steady-as-she-goes course; Says 'fine tuning' is what's needed to turn around fund's fortunes". The Globe and Mail.
  48. ^ "Newsmakers: AGF's family affair". The Toronto Star. May 4, 2006.
  49. ^ Won, Shirley; Willis, Andrew (April 28, 2009). "AGF president leaves fund unit; Speculation mutual fund firm is on auction block fizzles". The Globe and Mail.
  50. ^ Strong, Gregory (July 5, 2017). "CFL names former player Randy Ambrosie as 14th commissioner". Toronto Star. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
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