Former linebacker with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, David Albright, has passed away. He was 63.

Albright played with the Riders from 1986 to 1991, winning a Grey Cup Championship in 1989. In 1987, Albright set a franchise single-season record for most defensive tackles with 118 – a record that stood for 35 years.

The Roughriders issued a statement today (Sat), mourning his sudden passing and sent their deepest condolences to his family.