Two brothers who both had long careers as professional athletes are set to become honorary Doctors of Law through the University of Regina (U of R).
Chris and Ryan Getzlaf will receive the honours during the university’s fall convocation next month.
Chris played in the Canadian Football League for 11 seasons, the majority of those with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning Grey Cups in 2007 and 2013.
Prior to going pro, the elder Getzlaf played for both the Regina Thunder and the Regina Rams while attending the U of R.
Outside of football, Chris remains involved with the Red Cross Imagine No Bullying Campaign and also ran a golf tournament that raised more than $200,000 for the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Ryan spent 17 years in the National Hockey League with the Anaheim Ducks, winning a Stanley Cup in 2007 and two Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014.