In 1984, however, when Matthews, former Edmonton defensive co-ordinator, traded for James "Quick" Parker from the Eskimos, Klassen again switched positions.
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Eight games into the 1981 CFL season, head coach Vic Rapp saw Klassen's potential on the defensive side of the ball and he switched him to defensive tackle after defensive lineman Rick Goltz suffered a season-ending injury.
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After a 3-game losing streak mid-way through the 1987 CFL season, Don Matthews was fired as the Lions head coach by Galat and replaced by Larry Donovan.
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