Ben Cahoon is retiring from the CFL.
The 38-year-old slotback, who played 13 seasons with the Montreal Alouettes, has decided that his hands are only big enough for three Grey Cup rings.
"I've been on a magical ride with highs and lows that I never could have imagined," said Cahoon.
"I just wanted to say thank you, it's been amazing, and I'm looking forward to the next stage of my life whatever that is."
Cahoon was drafted to the Als in 1997, the same year noted veteran Brian Chiu began playing as a regular. Chiu retired last year to coach football at Concordia University.
Cahoon's excellence was noted by Als GM Jim Popp.
"There's not question that Ben will be an icon of the CFL for its history," said Popp.
"He is by far one of the toughest football players we have seen pound for pound."
"He's got a tremendous future and we thank him very much," said Popp.
During his career Cahoon caught 1,017 passes for 13,301 yards and scored 65 touchdowns, and holds the Grey Cup receiver record with 666 yards and 47 receptions.
A devout Mormon, he has strong ties to his birth state of Utah, and hopes to get a coaching job at his alma mater of Brigham Young University.
"I really don't know [what's next]" said Cahoon, but he hopes to hear within the next ten days if he will be offered a post with BYU.
