Watch: Ricky Ray connects with DeVier Posey for longest touchdown pass in Grey Cup history

Rudi Schuller

Watch: Ricky Ray connects with DeVier Posey for longest touchdown pass in Grey Cup history image

Ricky Ray has won four Grey Cups so far in his illustrious CFL career, but on Sunday he added his name to the record books for a different reason.

On the first play of the second quarter, the Toronto Argonauts' veteran quarterback dropped back just in front of his own end zone and launched a ball into the snowy Ottawa night, finding DeVier Posey near the sidelines. Posey had a clear path ahead of him and sprinted 66 yards after the catch before diving head-first into the end zone, completing the longest passing play in Grey Cup history.

The Calgary Stampeders had taken a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, but Posey's major tied things up in an exciting first half at TD Place.

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Ray, a 38-year-old who debuted in the CFL back in 2002, also pulled himself alongside former Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo for the most Grey Cup touchdown passes over a career.

Coincidentally, Ray was also witness to the second-longest touchdown pass in the history of the CFL's championship game. As a member of the Edmonton Eskimos during his maiden CFL season, Ray watched as Calvillo hit wide receiver Pat Woodcock for a 99-yard completion as Montreal claimed a 25-16 victory at the 90th Grey Cup.

Sunday's record-setting pass helped erase that memory, while also contributing to Toronto's stunning 27-24 victory.

Rudi Schuller