Leos to don orange helmets in honour of late Bob Ackles

(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club announced today that players will wear the popular and unique black third jersey combination including the distinctive orange helmet for two home games this season beginning with this Friday's tilt versus the Edmonton Eskimos.

The 2008 version of the orange helmets will feature a stylized paw logo emblazoned with the name "Bob" in honour of late Lions' president and CEO Bob Ackles who passed away in July.

At the conclusion of the 2008 season, the club will auction off the helmets with net proceeds to benefit the BC Football Hall of Fame - a project that Ackles began before his passing.

"Bob Ackles remains in our thoughts each day and this is another great way for fans of the Lions to celebrate his legacy," said George Chayka, Lions' vice president, business.

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