There are precious few athletes in Calgary’s history that, simply by mentioning one name, can make someone smile. Surely, “Iggy,” “Theo,” and “Kipper” have that effect on Flames fans (grimaces from other fan bases in Theo’s case). However, “Lanny” is one name that stands above the others.
Today, he was recognized once again for not only his playing career, but for the person he is.
It’s been tough sledding around these parts the past week or so. However, a bit of genuinely good news for Flames fans came today as it was announced that Lanny McDonald will be a part of the 2017 class inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.