BC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay throws a pass during first half CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Friday, September 14, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
He is third all-time in passing yards for the franchise and is the only quarterback to hoist the Grey Cup and win CFL Most Outstanding Player in BC Lions colours. And on the day Travis Lulay officially walked away from football after ten seasons with the club, tributes are pouring in from across the league. A valuable asset to the organization on the field, Lulay will also be remembered for the person he is off of it. Here is a look at some of the messages on Twitter:
FELLOW PLAYERS
Congrats on your RETIREMENT my brother! I enjoyed playing against you and playing with you(pause) on the same team! See you on the other side travislulay ✊🏾 https://t.co/mCFgnYua0j
— Odell Willis (@KuntryKane205) February 28, 2019
Dear @TravisLulay I had the pleasure to be your roommate early on in your career, basically before you got too big time 😉 You drew plays in these notebooks all night, I knew you’d be special.
GENERAL LU! It was an honor to block for you 🦁
“LULAY LULAY LULAY LULAY“ @BCLions pic.twitter.com/kYsFOAqAwd— Rolly Lumbala 🙅🏾♂️ (@rolly_lumbala46) February 28, 2019
Trav, you are of the single greatest human beings that I played w/ over 21yrs in #football. Thank you for having an unmatched impact on this province, on this country. @TravisLulay career was every kid’s childhood dream. All time great player, teammate, friend, family man, person pic.twitter.com/xIT5EfwiyJ
— Marco Iannuzzi (@iannuzzimarco) February 28, 2019
Much love goes out to my QB @TravisLulay who is retiring after 10 years in the @CFL & @BCLions blessed to have had you as my QB my first 2 seasons & especially getting that Grey Cup championship together! #ThankYouLulay I pray for a smooth transition to the new life. #ThatsMyQB pic.twitter.com/Rtpy95mJuN
— Kierrie Johnson (@I_am_Sweetfeet) February 28, 2019
Congrats on retirement to an all time @MSUBobcats and @cfl legend. I will never forget being at my first college game hearing them sing your song till we played on the same field! Thank you for making the game better! @TravisLulay pic.twitter.com/siqgCNzLvM
— Alex Singleton (@alexsingleton49) February 28, 2019
It was a privilege and an honour to play with and block for @TravisLulay. An amazing player but an even better person. #SpecialGuy #CongratsTravis @BCLions @CFL pic.twitter.com/3yQFmAk9L7
— Angus Reid (@angusreid64) February 28, 2019
FANS
Damn, was hoping @TravisLulay and @Rikester13 would get 1 year together! Gonna rock my @BCLions # 14 proudly, his Grey Cup win was one of the best games I’ve ever been to!
— Troy (@troyfawcett) February 28, 2019
@BCLions @TravisLulay thank you so much for everything travis!! Epitome of a lion for ten years. Your career in the cfl in the black and orange was a treat. Best of luck with whatever you decide in the future.
💜 lulay— tyler wesloski (@tylerwesloski) February 28, 2019
One of the best to ever play for the #BCLions, and an even better person. Thank you, Travis & wishing you nothing but success in the next phase. #CFL https://t.co/vIDtZJb2e0
— Ray Marcham (@rmarcham) February 28, 2019
Congrats to @TravisLulay for a great career with the @BCLions Such a warrior and class act. Hopefully he sticks with the leos in the future. Love this guy👌🏻🏈🦁 #bclions #cfl #frulay
— Davis J. Franco (@davisfranco) February 28, 2019
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and a great human being. My fondest memory of you is before a game in Calgary last year you hobbled over on your crutches just to give me (the lone BC fan) a high five before going in to the locker room. You always went out of your way and your impact on the game will not soon be
— Mike Boyd (@HardlinePhotos) February 28, 2019
MEDIA MEMBERS
Vancouver falls in love with its athletes that represent us with class & humility, along with excellence. The Sedins last year & now @TravisLulay. I very much enjoyed covering him & wish i wasnt asking about injuries so often! #ThankYouLulay #BCLionshttps://t.co/ZjjgXikJzF
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 28, 2019
There are only 6 @bclions QBs who have won Grey Cups. Only 3 Lions QBs have won @CFL MOP. @TravisLulay is the only one to get both. The fact he’s a better person & citizen than he is a football player speaks volumes.
— Scott Rintoul (@ScottRintoul) February 28, 2019
One of the best players I’ve seen in a @BCLions uniform and one of the best guys I’ve met! Thanks @TravisLulay and all the best whatever comes next ( coaching maybe?) #ThankYouLulay pic.twitter.com/AvXx6Sy7In
— Marke Driesschen (@ctv_marke) February 28, 2019
that 2011 season will always have its place in Vancouver sports history. From terrible start to Grey Cup win on home turf. From Empire back to BC Place. @TravisLulay MOP. https://t.co/5OYB2ybi3K
— Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) February 28, 2019
It was a true delight to chronicle every step of Travis’ CFL journey. Never once did he wince answering bad questions and there were many along the way. Hopefully there’s football in his future; the game needs him to stay involved. Good luck in the next chapter. https://t.co/0Nvi0nyqoN
— Lowell Ullrich (@FifthQtr) February 28, 2019