CFL commish Randy Ambrosie: Stamps’ executive Ken King was a ‘fierce competitor’

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Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie is mourning the loss of CFL governor and Calgary Stampeder executive, Ken King. 

King passed away at 68 years old on Thursday, March 12.

Statement from Ambrosie:

Anyone fortunate enough to know Ken King would describe him as tough and determined. He was a fierce competitor, hard driving leader and, to all of us on the CFL Board of Governors, a loyal and giving friend. Even in the face of illness, his boundless passion for sport, love of business, and willingness to help others never waned.

I saw him just two weeks ago in Calgary. We talked about football and business. As usual, he was positive and encouraging. Afterwards, I thought how lucky I was to be able to spend time with him. How lucky we all were to know him.

I am certain all of his friends in our league are hoping some of that King sized toughness and determination — and some of his courage, too — rubbed off on the rest of us. We’re going to need it because we’re going to miss him.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Ken’s wife Marilyn, his daughters Amanda and Jocelin and his grandchildren whom we know he loved dearly.