At the request of the Molnar family, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and the Plaza of Honour selection committee are deferring the posthumous induction of Riders fullback Steve Molnar to the 2025 induction class.
The Molnar family would have been unable to attend the Plaza of Honour weekend as they are supporting a family member through a personal health matter.
The Saskatchewan-born Molnar played for the Roughriders from 1969 to 1978. Replacing the retired George Reed at fullback in 1976, Molnar proceeded to lead the Riders in regular season rushing yards with 822. Most memorably, he rushed for a career-best 144 yards to power Saskatchewan to a 23-13 victory over Edmonton in the 1976 Western Conference Final at Taylor Field.
The club, committee and foundation are proud to induct him in 2025 when his loved ones can be in attendance to celebrate with all of Rider Nation.
Grey Cup Champion quarterback Darian Durant and former Roughrider general manager Roy Shivers are still slated to be inducted to the Plaza of Honour in a special half time ceremony at the Riders' Legends game on Saturday, October 12.
Saskatchewan travels to Edmonton to take on the Elks on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. Countdown to Kick-off begins with Justin Dunk and Wes Cates at 2 p.m. Luc Mullinder and I will join at 4 p.m. with the kick-off to follow at 5 p.m. on the Co-operators Roughrider Radio Network.
