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HAMILTON — The legend of Lewis Ward grew a bit more Saturday.

The second-year Ottawa Redblacks kicker booted four field goals, including one from 56 yards out, in a 33-12 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The 56-yarder broke the record as the longest field goal for any of Ottawa’s CFL teams (Redblacks, Renegades and Rough Riders). The record, which had been 55, was held by Chris Milo (twice in 2016), Dean Dorsey (1985) and Wayne Lammie (1996).

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It’s another record to add to Ward’s incredible CFL resumé. The former University of Ottawa Gee-Gee made 69 straight field goals over two seasons, going far past previous records in both the CFL and NFL, before having that streak snapped in mid-August.

“We talked before the game,” said Redblacks coach Rick Campbell. “There was a bit of a breeze that particularly affected the punts and field goals. He told me he was good from 55 so I thought I could sneak in three extra feet. Big kick, he proved me right.”