I was at the game on Sept. 2nd. I travel 1000 miles round trip twice a year for games. There was Mike sitting 10 rows below me. I went up and shared a quick prayer and Bible scripture with him. Everybody bugged him for autographs and pictures. He turned down NOBODY. I just wanted to tell him how I respect him. 20 mins later he delivered an autographed shirt to me thanking me for travelling so far. He sat with us for 15 minutes watching the game and chatting. He is an awesome man and Christian.
@tyme4mike And I've got the pictures to prove it. They even showed us on the Jumbotron and he introduced me as "his friend Mike" {my name also}to a couple of his friends which are former CFL stars and Hall of Famers. He is a fine man, outstanding father and husband, and a huge community influence. He remains in my prayers as does his family.
i know pinball cuz hes my dads friend he in the same bussines with my dad and im goiing with vancity9 u gotta love pinball he is a great person very happy person pinball is the best
In the CFL, the players don't make a ton of money, but they play because they love the game, and that's what makes it so great. The CFL is one of the greatest professional sports leagues on the planet and it is downright exciting to watch. Great video. Gotta love the pinball!
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dude how the fuck do u possibly like this league or even get pumped up from this...this league is a bunch of beerleaging dads.....i heard anthony calvillo works at IGA...........this league is pythetic.....pinball clemons is like 5'1......this is a joke.........the cornerbacks are ex lineman from the nfl
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THIS SHIT IS SOO BAD...........this is a bunch of beerleagurs.....and there taking it so fucking seriously HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA..........all these guys work at fuckign RONA and HOMEHARDWARE......................
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OK BUDDY w.e u say..and u play for a major sports league urself...........well i guess if u can call this shit a sports league.........its pretty much a damn beer league........
Alright "Sir". If you would rather enjoy watching the NFL, XFL, Arena League or NFL Europe than do so. If not, do not sit there and insult something that is truly Canadian. In addition, Pinball is a complete class act as well as one of the most inspirational people I have ever listened to. For you to sit there and insult him as well as the Grey Cup game is pathetic. Take a seat "bud".
Hoollyyy shit, thank you so much for posting this up! I've ALLWAYS wanted to hear pinballs pre-Grey Cup game speech, i knew it would be seriously intense. This guy seriously is one of the greatest players and coaches ever to grace the CFL, he is just an amazing person in general. I always thought that's what got the Argos playing great football, i knew once pinball stopped coaching things would go drastically downhill, and they have.
this is the definition of passion. Inspirational.
vitorbelfort 2 months ago
I was at the game on Sept. 2nd. I travel 1000 miles round trip twice a year for games. There was Mike sitting 10 rows below me. I went up and shared a quick prayer and Bible scripture with him. Everybody bugged him for autographs and pictures. He turned down NOBODY. I just wanted to tell him how I respect him. 20 mins later he delivered an autographed shirt to me thanking me for travelling so far. He sat with us for 15 minutes watching the game and chatting. He is an awesome man and Christian.
tyme4mike 4 months ago
@tyme4mike And I've got the pictures to prove it. They even showed us on the Jumbotron and he introduced me as "his friend Mike" {my name also}to a couple of his friends which are former CFL stars and Hall of Famers. He is a fine man, outstanding father and husband, and a huge community influence. He remains in my prayers as does his family.
tyme4mike 4 months ago
i saw him yesterday when i was leaving a plaza in oakville
lennydoeswalkthrough 5 months ago
2004 last time any sports team in toronto won a championship.
setokaiba991 5 months ago
@setokaiba991 Since then, the Toronto Rock won the NLL championship in 2005 and 2011. I was in attendance at both wins. Epic.
spu42 5 months ago 2
Even as a Tiger Cats fan I have nothing but respect for Pinball as a player and a coach. This guy is all passion! I love it!
sammystripes 6 months ago
wow, love it!!
bpray1 6 months ago
Riveting speech, and to make it even more epic... The Argos won that Grey Cup.
AllPro777 7 months ago
epic
ianjohnson171 10 months ago
Damn!!! Send me in coach,
BarneyFife00 10 months ago 3
This man is my neighbour
dirosaga 11 months ago
Pinball goes to my sisters church. It's a casual dress church but he always shows up in the finest suits :)
stides40 1 year ago
one of the best pre game speeches ever recorded!
vitorbelfort 1 year ago 2
Gooooossssebuuuumpssss!!!!!!! Oh and jeffy loves the cack!!
cfl4evr 1 year ago
best speech on youtube EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Love4SK 1 year ago
I love it! Pinball is the man!
GTAkettlebell 1 year ago
BEST SPEACH EVER TAKE THAT AMERICANS
CanadianPotato101 1 year ago
@CanadianPotato101
I'm an American and I'll tell you this... even in Canada, there is no 'A' in the word speech, lol.
AllPro777 1 year ago
i know pinball cuz hes my dads friend he in the same bussines with my dad and im goiing with vancity9 u gotta love pinball he is a great person very happy person pinball is the best
polaki1998 1 year ago 2
i met him today, best motivation speaker ever, He gave a speech at Moncton High School.
jessetrites 1 year ago
I met him today!! he is a very kool guy!! down to earth!!
pooby2005 1 year ago
win 1 for the gipper my @ss, now this is a speech baby
Love4SK 1 year ago
i can watch this over and over AND OVER!!! HELL YEAH
asfaddd 1 year ago 3
# 67 in the back is sooooo dreamy!!!!
m4xxx35 2 years ago
this has got to be one of the best pre games speechs ever! pinball is a great person, not an evil bone in his body.
vitorbelfort 2 years ago 3
I got goosebumps. Denzel whoo?
0123kid 2 years ago
Awesome!
Nolby 2 years ago
pinball is and was great you would of looked good in green and white. TRUE LEGEND OF THE CFL
steelmaker103288 2 years ago
GREAT!!!! Thanks Coach!!!
Mrwireless77 2 years ago
Man, evry time I lisen to that, I get the chills!!! That is AWESOME!!!!!
AdaptPerish77 2 years ago
In the CFL, the players don't make a ton of money, but they play because they love the game, and that's what makes it so great. The CFL is one of the greatest professional sports leagues on the planet and it is downright exciting to watch. Great video. Gotta love the pinball!
vancity9 2 years ago 24
holy shit this guy is good. i got pumped up just sitting here lol.
666lildrummerboy666 2 years ago 2
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dude how the fuck do u possibly like this league or even get pumped up from this...this league is a bunch of beerleaging dads.....i heard anthony calvillo works at IGA...........this league is pythetic.....pinball clemons is like 5'1......this is a joke.........the cornerbacks are ex lineman from the nfl
dannyfury21 2 years ago
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THIS SHIT IS SOO BAD...........this is a bunch of beerleagurs.....and there taking it so fucking seriously HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA..........all these guys work at fuckign RONA and HOMEHARDWARE......................
dannyfury21 2 years ago
Oh im sorry and what team do u play for? ur just a loser that sits at home on ur comp all day commenting on stupid shit just like this.
666lildrummerboy666 2 years ago
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OK BUDDY w.e u say..and u play for a major sports league urself...........well i guess if u can call this shit a sports league.........its pretty much a damn beer league........
passwordisballs 2 years ago
i never once said it was a sports league and i dont care about the team i just like the coach and i wouldnt quite call the CFL a beer league but w.e.
666lildrummerboy666 2 years ago
Alright "Sir". If you would rather enjoy watching the NFL, XFL, Arena League or NFL Europe than do so. If not, do not sit there and insult something that is truly Canadian. In addition, Pinball is a complete class act as well as one of the most inspirational people I have ever listened to. For you to sit there and insult him as well as the Grey Cup game is pathetic. Take a seat "bud".
Bolanderr 2 years ago 2
absolutly amazing
clearoy 3 years ago 3
you can hear the emotion in his voice. i'm getting pumped up right now.
maybe i'm crazy but at some points in his speech he sounded like chris rock haha
karkan24 3 years ago
Just met him a few weeks ago. Very charismatic guy!
derekm79 3 years ago 2
lol pinball
oilers000 3 years ago
wow...that motivated me...yikes
Seoulmanaja 3 years ago
Hoollyyy shit, thank you so much for posting this up! I've ALLWAYS wanted to hear pinballs pre-Grey Cup game speech, i knew it would be seriously intense. This guy seriously is one of the greatest players and coaches ever to grace the CFL, he is just an amazing person in general. I always thought that's what got the Argos playing great football, i knew once pinball stopped coaching things would go drastically downhill, and they have.
ASTSinmypants 3 years ago
Man, that's a nice looking locker room
bimmu88 3 years ago 2
Pinball is the greatest coach of all time
lafleursucks 3 years ago 26
@lafleursucks in the cfl
YoungJmac1 2 months ago
sick man
arthursimpson 3 years ago 2
Ok Ok i like it
lockdownlos 3 years ago
nice
ate3333 4 years ago