He played four seasons with his hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders, but Jim Hopson’s greatest contribution to the storied CFL franchise came in the boardroom.

Two of the Riders’ four Grey Cup victories were during Hopson’s tenure as president and chief executive officer. The Regina native died Tuesday at the age of 73.

He played four seasons with his hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders, but Jim Hopson’s greatest contribution to the storied CFL franchise came in the boardroom.{ai:summary}<p>Regina native and former CFL player Jim Hopson made his mark as president of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, leading the team to two Grey Cup victories. His legacy lives on as he passed away at 73. #sports</p>

Jim Hopson, who helped Roughriders win two titles from the boardroom, dead at age 73

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