Gene Makowsky

Class of 2015


Gene Makowsky played his entire 17-year career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Throughout his career, Makowsky played a total of 284 regular season games, 16 playoff games, and 4 Grey Cup games with Saskatchewan.

Upon his retirement from the CFL, Makowsky completed 11 tackles, and 5 Special Team tackles. Also upon his retirement, he is listed first in most seasons played by a Saskatchewan Roughriders with 17. In 2011, Gene was elected to the Legislature Assembly of Saskatchewan.

In 2013, Makowsky was also inducted into Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour.

Playing Career

Saskatchewan Roughriders
1995 - 2011

Awards/Honours

  • Western All-Star Offensive Tackle
    2004 - 2010
  • CFL Offensive Tackle
    2004 - 2006, 2008, 2009
  • CFL Most Outstanding Lineman
    2004, 2005
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1997, 2007, 2009, 2010
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    2007