When Dave Dickenson became a BC Lion because the circus management in Calgary at the time didn`t want to sign him, he did one thing before leaving--he never sold his house. After announcing his retirement from the CFL this past Winter, many speculated he would return to the game in a coaching role.

The Stampeders are happy to announce Dave Dickenson as an offensive assistant under head coach John Hufnagel. George Cortez is the team's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Over his 10-year CFL career with the Stampeders and B.C. Lions, Dickenson made it to five Grey Cups and won three championships, including last year's triumph by the Stampeders.

Prior to last season, Dickenson was signed by the Stampeders to play the back-up role to starter Henry Burris. His last game turned out to be the Labour Day Classic in Edmonton, when he suffered post-concussion symptoms.

Dickenson holds league records for highest single-season completion rate, highest quarterback rating in a single season and all-time highest completion percentage.

He will likely join his brother on the team who coaches special teams.

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