Huskies Have 3 CFL Hall of Famers With Latest Addition

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Darryl Hall, a former University of Washington safety, was recently inducted into the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame, becoming the third Husky player to receive this honor. Hall had a successful career in the CFL, playing eight seasons for the Calgary Stampeders and winning two Grey Cups.

Why it matters

Hall's induction into the CFL Hall of Fame highlights the success that some University of Washington players have found in the Canadian professional league, even if they did not achieve the same level of stardom in the NFL. This speaks to the global reach and recognition of the Huskies' football program.

The details

After a limited college career at UW due to injuries, Hall went undrafted by the NFL but found success in the CFL. He played eight seasons for the Calgary Stampeders, revolutionizing the outside linebacker position and being named a CFL All-Star in 1991 and 1992. Hall won two Grey Cups with the Stampeders in 1992 and 1998.

• Hall was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in September 2025.
• He played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1990 to 1994, and then again from 1996 to 2001.