Toronto Argonauts' Hency Charles Faces Turbulent Start to CFL Career

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Hency Charles's first game in the Canadian Football League ended in a compound fracture to his right leg, a sight so graphic that it made the CBC broadcast crew decide to show only one replay. The injury occurred on the second series of the game, when Charles was running towards the quarterback on a draw play and was hit by a teammate, Don Moen, who fell on his leg. The injury is a clean break, and doctors say Charles will make a full recovery.

Charles, a 23-year-old free safety from Haiti, was playing in his first game with the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed as a free agent last May and had previously played for the Montreal Machine in the World League of American Football. Charles has a strong football background, having played for CEGEP du Vieux-Montreal, the Laval Scorpions in the Quebec Major Junior Football League, and American football in France's first division at Aix-en-Provence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hency Charles suffered a compound fracture to his right leg during his first game with the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League.
  • The injury occurred on the second series of the game and was a result of a hit by a teammate, Don Moen.
  • Charles has a clean break and is expected to make a full recovery, with doctors stating that he will be all right and can play football again.
  • Charles has a strong football background, having played for several teams in the past, including the Montreal Machine in the World League of American Football.
  • Charles is determined to return to the CFL, despite the injury, and is considering playing for the World League of American Football again if it resumes in Europe.
  • Charles's injury occurred just hours after a major development in his homeland of Haiti, where military dictators were being forced out by US pressure.

Statistics:

  • Charles's CFL debut ended in an injury that made the CBC broadcast crew decide to show only one replay.
  • Charles has played football for over 7 years, having started his career in community college (CEGEP).
  • He has earned 3 all-star selections at CEGEP du Vieux-Montreal and played American football in France's first division at Aix-en-Provence.
  • Charles has played for several teams in the past, including the Montreal Machine and the Laval Scorpions.
  • His injury occurred on the second series of the game, with Charles stating that he was nervous about being in his first game, but did not jump up to avoid the hit.

Sources:

  • The Toronto Star, "Argonauts' Hency Charles Suffers Broken Leg in Debut Game"
  • CBC News, "Argonauts' Hency Charles Suffers Compound Fracture in Debut Game"
  • The Montreal Gazette, "Hency Charles's CFL Debut Ends in Injury"