Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia, 55, announced he has been diagnosed with a serious, spreading form of cancer, likely esophageal cancer, which was diagnosed in April. He plans to continue his GM duties remotely while undergoing treatment, expressing gratitude for the team's focus on the 2025 roster. The CFL community, including commissioner Stewart Johnston, has offered support.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia, 55, announced he has been diagnosed with a serious, spreading form of cancer, likely esophageal cancer, which was diagnosed in April. He plans to continue his GM duties remotely while undergoing treatment, expressing gratitude for the team's focus on the 2025 roster. The CFL community, including commissioner Stewart Johnston, has offered support.
Trending- 1 2010: Ted Goveia began his CFL career with the Toronto Argonauts.
- 2 2012: Toronto Argonauts captured the 100th Grey Cup with Goveia as player-personnel director.
- 3 2019: Winnipeg Blue Bombers won Grey Cup; Goveia promoted to senior assistant GM.
- 4 2021: Winnipeg Blue Bombers won another Grey Cup.
- 5 Dec. 5, 2024: Ted Goveia named Hamilton Tiger-Cats GM.
- 6 April 2025: Ted Goveia diagnosed with cancer.
- 7 Friday (early June 2025): Goveia's diagnosis announced on the club's website.
- Ted Goveia will be less present at team facilities due to treatment
- The team will need to adapt to his remote work
- The CFL community is offering support
What: Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia has been diagnosed with a serious, spreading form of cancer, likely esophageal cancer. He will continue his duties remotely while undergoing treatment.
When: Diagnosis made in April 2025; announced Friday (early June 2025); named GM on Dec. 5, 2024; began CFL career in 2010; won Grey Cups in 2012, 2019, 2021.
Where: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Hamilton Tiger-Cats facilities); Burlington, Ontario, Canada (Goveia's residence); Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Winnipeg Blue Bombers); Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Toronto Argonauts); Mount Allison, McMaster, and the University of British Columbia (universities where he coached).
Why: Goveia wanted to keep his health condition private until the team's roster was finalized to avoid distraction. He announced it to inform players and staff about his reduced physical presence.
How: Goveia made the announcement in a story posted on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats club's website. He will work remotely using his laptop and phone while undergoing treatment.