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IN PHOTOS: Fans celebrate at Percival Molson Stadium and on Twitter

By Amanda Kelly Global News

Posted October 13, 2014 4:08 pm

Updated October 13, 2014 5:04 pm

1 min read

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MONTREAL — Thousands of Anthony Calvillo fans took to social media on Monday to honour the former Montreal Alouettes star quarterback.

The CFL’s all-time passing leader, who retired after 20 seasons in January, had his jersey retired in a ceremony at half time of the Montreal Alouettes’ game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

READ MORE: Montreal Alouettes retire Calvillo’s jersey

Take a look at what Anthony Calvillo fans had to say on Twitter about the quarterback.

200 season-ticket holders were on hand to welcome AC on the field at halftime! #MerciAnthony pic.twitter.com/oA1CAVX1LT
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) October 13, 2014

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#MerciAnthony – a hero and role model to all. Wonderful career and life! Glad you`re an Alouette for life!
— Barb 🏒🇨🇦 🇺🇦 (@barb_hill) October 13, 2014

While graduating high school in 2002-2003, the @MTLAlouettes won the Grey Cup on November 24, 2002! #MerciAnthony pic.twitter.com/7tXm2m74Ey
— Victor Esposito (@victoresposito) October 13, 2014

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#merciAnthony What a glorious celebration of a truly amazing man, grateful to be part of #CFL history. pic.twitter.com/VKXJkbtq17
— Lori (@mtlalsgirl) October 13, 2014

I was lucky to have had the best seat in the house for about 7500 of AC's passing yards #mercianthony #cfl pic.twitter.com/vcY563oebX
— Glen Johnson (@G_D_Johnson) October 13, 2014

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I'm a die hard Ti Cats fan but, seeing Mike Pringle and Anthony Cavillo brings back memories of some awesome football. #CFL #MerciAnthony
— Jeff Clark (@JeffClark1969) October 13, 2014

I can say I grew up watching a legend, truely an inspiration for the young men of my generation #MerciAnthony
— BZ (@TheRealBrettzky) October 13, 2014

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Retiring Calvillo's jersey in Mtl. A true legend of our game #mercianthony #cfl pic.twitter.com/vRfKiDnxnR
— Glen Johnson (@G_D_Johnson) October 13, 2014

Congrats to the great Anthony Calvillo! U were a pleasure to watch & although u played for the enemy, I always respected u! #merciAnthony
— Christie Buono, CLC (@ChristieBuono) October 13, 2014

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#MerciAnthony Hands down the best QB to ever play the game. When we are all gone people will still whisper your legend. Happy retirement!
— ☠RedDoubleBlue☠ (@RedDoubleBlue) October 13, 2014

#MerciAnthony
Congrats on a great career & thank you for the memories! pic.twitter.com/ybmlZwwX3R
— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) October 13, 2014

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Hey, @acalvillo13 -Congratulations on your jersey retirement! You're truly the best, and you've earned it! Mazel Tov! #MerciAnthony @CFL
— Matt Lalor (@MattLalor) October 13, 2014

Today we wrap up Thanksgiving by saying thank you to the best, we have been blessed#MerciAnthony @MTLAlouettes #CFL pic.twitter.com/BaYQzgLdMH
— Lori (@mtlalsgirl) October 13, 2014

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