White Rock native and 17-year CFL veteran is most accurate kicker in league history<\/p>\n
White Rock’s own Sean Whyte has been nominated for this year’s Jake Gaudaur Veterans\u2019 Award.<\/p>\n
\u200bA 17-year Canadian Football League veteran and the most accurate kicker in league history,<\/a> Whyte is known for his outstanding work ethic and has enjoyed a standout career on the field, starting with the\u00a0BC Lions in 2007 and returning to his home province’s team in 2022, after spending\u00a02011-2017 with the Montreal Alouettes and 2015-2021 with the Edmonton Eskimos\/Elks.<\/p>\n The award, which recognizes a CFL player who best demonstrates the attributes of Canada\u2019s veterans \u2014 strength, perseverance, courage, comradeship and contribution to Canadian communities \u2014 echoes Whyte’s on-field as well as off-field dedication throughout his career.\u00a0<\/p>\n “It’s a really it’s an honour to\u00a0get a nomination and\u00a0just be recognized by your team and your community,” Whyte said Thursday (Oct. 9), recalling he learned his\u00a0team had nominated him for the award.<\/p>\n The CFLer, who grew up in White Rock and South Surrey, is set to play his 227th regular-season game and holds the record for the best career field goal percentage in league history for kickers with more than 125 attempts, according to the CFL.\u00a0He has earned All-CFL and West Division All-CFL honors and led the CFL in field goal percentage in previous seasons.<\/p>\n His successful career and dedication to his community make him a fitting nominee for the award, the CFL release said, adding Whyte\u00a0is a respected member of the Lions\u2019 locker room, leading by example and mentoring teammates.<\/p>\n “He visits schools across B.C. through Energy Champions and Lions Pride and he serves as an ambassador for BC Feed the Kids. His work with young players extends beyond the Lions through his efforts with the British Columbia Football Conference (BCFC),” the release noted.\u00a0<\/p>\n