TIGER-CATS OFFICIALLY WELCOME CORTEZ, PROMOTE O’BILLOVICH

Hamilton, Ontario – Today, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will officially welcome George Cortez as head coach and director of football operations at a media conference.  

With the addition of Cortez to the football operations staff, the Ticats have also announced that Bob O’Billovich has been promoted to Vice President of Football Operations.

O’Billovich previously served as the Tiger-Cats general manager for the past four seasons.     

"We are thrilled to welcome George Cortez as the new head coach and director of football operations of the Tiger-Cats. George brings a unique blend of leadership and experience to our franchise and combined with the continued excellent work of Bob O'Billovich and his staff, we are well positioned to challenge for the Grey Cup this year and for many years in the future,” said President Scott Mitchell.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 143-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

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