A record-setting CFL placekicker, Ted Gerela played for the BC Lions between 1967 and 1973. In 1967 alone, He tied a then record of five field goals in a single game, something he did five times during his career.

Awarded the 1967 Western Conference Rookie of the Year performance, Gerela slotted through 30 field goals in a season the following year, a record for any professional league at the time. He also won the CFL Western Conference scoring title.