Joey Moss and the Edmonton Elks
Source: the Edmonton Elks Football Club, 2021.
Long-time Elks Locker Room Attendant Joey Moss was named to the 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction class in the Achievement category.
Born with Down Syndrome, Moss joined the Elks family in 1986 and remained an integral member of the Green and Gold through over three decades. The third longest-serving member of the organization, Moss annually worked with the Elks from the opening of training camp in June through mid-August when he headed to work for the Edmonton Oilers – a club he joined in 1984 with an assist from Wayne Gretzky.
Moss’s tireless work ethic and dedication to both clubs was commemorated with a mural on October 20, 2008 at 7016 99 Street in Edmonton. He was recognized again on November 14, 2012 with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, honouring significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. Beyond sports, in 2007, Moss became the name sake of “Joey’s Home,” a $1.5-million, 12-unit barrier-free long-term assisted-facility overseen by the Winnifred Stewart Association.
Highlights with the Elks:
Born with Down Syndrome, Moss joined the Elks family in 1986 and remained an integral member of the Green and Gold through over three decades. The third longest-serving member of the organization, Moss annually worked with the Elks from the opening of training camp in June through mid-August when he headed to work for the Edmonton Oilers – a club he joined in 1984 with an assist from Wayne Gretzky.
Moss’s tireless work ethic and dedication to both clubs was commemorated with a mural on October 20, 2008 at 7016 99 Street in Edmonton. He was recognized again on November 14, 2012 with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, honouring significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. Beyond sports, in 2007, Moss became the name sake of “Joey’s Home,” a $1.5-million, 12-unit barrier-free long-term assisted-facility overseen by the Winnifred Stewart Association.
Highlights with the Elks:
- Joey worked with the Elks as they won 5 Grey Cups
- In 2013, the Elks sang Happy Birthday after the 3rd quarter for Joey’s 50th instead of the Fight song
- In 2014, the Elks presented Joey with the 13th Man Award
- In 2015, the Edmonton Elks gave Joey the opportunity to promote Down Syndrome awareness by letting Joey sing the Canadian Anthem in front of 40,000 plus fans at the Edmonton Commonwealth Stadium