Tyler Snead reveals what his father did to make him an Alouettes star

Before Tyler Snead became an offensive linchpin for the Montreal Alouettes, he was already motivated by the exploits of his father, Scott Snead.

In the family home in North Carolina, an entire room was devoted to his father's sports memorabilia – trophies, golden gloves and photos of a brilliant career as a shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Today, at theage of 25, the Raleigh-born catcher is writing his own story in the world of professional sports, with the pride of seeing his father become his greatest admirer.

“My father has coached me in almost every sport: baseball, basketball and of course football. He continues to teach me to this day,” Snead recounts with emotion.

An inspiration that spans generations

Scott Snead has always embodied discipline and humility. In fact, he held a record at North Carolina State University for the most doubles, a feat that remained intact until Trea Turner overtook him.

For Tyler, these memories have been a constant source of motivation:

“When I was a kid, I used to look at his trophies and tell myself that I too had to work hard to achieve my goals.”

Since then, the Alouettes receiver has been building his own collection. Among his most prized possessions: his Grey Cup ring from 2023, his helmet from that historic season and even confetti collected by his father on the field in Hamilton.

Prior to his CFL adventure, Snead had already experienced a defining moment in the NFL, when he caught a game-winning touchdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022. But for him, nothing beats winning the Grey Cup and sharing it with his family.

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