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-- timeline --
Norm Fieldgate
- UBC - 1954-67 - Linebacker, Defensive Back
Willie Fleming
- University of Iowa - 1959-66 - Running Back
Joe Kapp #22
University of
California
- 1961-66 - Quarterback
Joe Kapp is a legend on both sides of the border. Kapp is the only player
ever to capture the Rose Bowl, Grey Cup and Super Bowl over the course of
a playing career. Kapp came out of the University of California in 1959
and signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He was traded to the Lions in
1961. He was exceptional for the Lions leading the CFL's newest franchise
to its first ever Grey Cup appearance in 1963 as well as a return in 1964
where the Lions won their first ever championship. Kapp went on to
the NFL in 1967 with the Minnesota Vikings and went on to have an
exceptional career. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of
Fame in 1984 and stands as one of the most prominent B.C.Lions ever.
Jim Young
- Queens - 1967-79 - Wide Receiver
Jim Evenson -
Oregon - 1968-72 - Fullback
Don Moorhead
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Michigan - 1971-75 - Quarterback
Ray Nettles
- Tennessee - 1972-76 - Linebacker
Lui Passaglia
- Simon Fraser - 1976-00 - Kicker
Jerry Tagge #8
Nebraska - 1977-79 - Quarterback
Jerry Tagge led
the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a National Championship in 1970 and '71.
He was drafted by Green Bay in 1972 and spent 3 seasons with
the Packers. Tagge joined B.C. in 1977 and was named the Western Division
Most Outstanding Player that year leading the "Cardiac Kids" to a 10-6
record. He spent 3 memorable seasons with the Lions and was a
fan favourite.
Leon Bright
- Florida State - 1977-80 - Returner
Joe Paopao
- Long Beach State - 1978-83, 90 - Quarterback
Nick Hebeler
- Simon Fraser - 1979-86 - Defensive End
Roy Dewalt
- Texas - 1980-87 - Quarterback
Larry Crawford
- Iowa State - 1981-89 - Defensive Back
Mervyn Fernandez #24
San Jose State - 1982-86, 93 - Wide
Receiver
Electrifying 'Swervin' Mervyn Fernandez
won the 1985 Most Outstanding Player award along with the Grey Cup for
the Lions that year. The star receiver from San Jose State electrified
west coast fans for 5 seasons with the Lions eclipsing 1,000 yards 4
seasons before going on to star with the Los Angeles Raiders of the
National Football League in 1988. He returned to conclude his career
in 1993.
James 'Quick' Parker
- Wake Forest - 1984-89 - Defensive End
David Williams
- University of Illinois - 1988-89 - Receiver
Matt Dunigan
- Louisiana Tech - 1988-89 - Quarterback
Doug Flutie #22
Boston College - 1990-91 - Quarterback
"One of the most
exciting college football players of the '80s -- but a man who has been
rejected, scorned, ridiculed and humbled as a pro -- is deliriously happy
to find himself a born-again quarterback, this time with the British
Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League."
Ray Alexander
- Florida A&M - 1990-94 - Receiver
Darren Flutie
- Boston College - 1991-95 - Receiver
Sean Millington
- Simon Fraser - 1991-97, 00-02 - Running Back
Cory Philpot
#6
Mississippi - 1993-97 - Running Back
Known as "Quick Six" to many B.C. Lion fans
Cory Philpot enjoyed a great deal of
success with the club in the mid 1990's. The Florida native joined the
Lions as a free agent from the University of Mississippi. He was a fast,
elusive runner ideally suited for the Canadian game. First as a star kick
returner with the club in 1993, Philpot established himself as a dominant
back in 1994 leading the Western division in rushing yards. The club would
win a thrilling Grey Cup in front of the hometown fans (the last team to
do so) 26-23 over the Baltimore (then CFLers). Philpot did his part in the
victory with 109 rushing yards. Cory set a new league record for
touchdowns in 1995 with 22 (since eclipsed by Milt Stegall). He broke
1,000 yards rushing again in 1996. Uncertainty with ownership affected the
whole organization in 1996 and into 1997.
Andre Ware
- Houston - 1996 - Quarterback
Damon Allen - Cal State Fullerton -
1996-02 - Quarterback
Jimmy Cunningham
- Howard - 1997-00 - Receiver/Returner
Robert Drummond
- Syracuse - 1998-01 - Running Back
Brent Johnson
- Ohio State - 2001-11 - Defensive End
Jason Clermont #82
Saskatchewan - 2002-08 - Receiver
Jason Clermont set a strong example for
Canadian born players developing as professional receivers. Highly
regarded out of the University of Saskatchewan in 2002, the Regina
raised Clermont met and exceeded expectations, showing what is
possible for non-imports at skill positions. 3 times over 7 seasons
with the Lions he eclipsed 1,000 yards receivng and set a benchmark
for hard nosed football and dedication. A great CFL player and agreat
Lion.
Dave Dickenson #12
Montana - 2003-07 - Quarterback
Dave Dickenson
helped turn around the fortunes of the B.C. Lions with his arrival in
2003. While a successful team prior to 2003 it was coach Wally Buono
and the arrival of Dickenson in 2003 that ushered in a new era of
prosperity for the team as they became a top performer and a
profitable team. Dickenson led the Lions to a Grey Cup in 2005 and
left behind a great legacy.
Casey Printers
- Texas Christian - 2003-05, 09-10 - Quarterback
Barron Miles
- Nebraska - 2005-09 - Defensive Back
Rob Murphy
- Ohio State - 2006-08 - Offensive Line
Cameron Wake #91
Penn State - 2007-08- Defensive End
Cameron Wake arrived in B.C. in 2007
and NFL refugee who had fallen through the cracks. He proceeded to
dominate the league like few others in history. Over his 2 seasons
he totalled an incredible 39 sacks and was named the League's Most
Outstanding Defensive Player both seasons. He has since gone on to
fame and fortune with the Miami Dolphins but not forgetting the
chance he got to turn it all around in the CFL with the B.C. Lions.
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Apollo
'Bob'
-- highlights --
The most recognizable B.C. Lion of all-time
has to be kicker/punter
Lui Passaglia. The
Vancouver native holds numerous pro football records compiled over a
remarkable 25 season career. The legend that is Lui grew up in Vancouver's
east end, went to college at Simon Fraser University and then spent 25
seasons with his hometown team complete with 3 Grey Cup Championships. He
booted the winning field goal in the thrilling
1994 Grey Cup victory over
Baltimore; and his kicks provided the winning points in his last game a
Grey Cup victory over Montreal in 2000. A true gentleman and incredible
athlete who continues to promote Canadian football and the B.C. Lions
wherever he can; there's no denying 'Luuu' is one of the greatest Canadian
Football players of all-time.
Nick Hebeler is an all-time B.C. Lion. Nick grew up in
Vancouver, went to Simon Fraser University and was a star Defensive End
for the Lions for 7 seasons. An All-Star in 1982 and a Grey Cup champion
in 1985 Nick was flamboyant, talented and a fan favourite.
Sean Millington
is one of the greatest Canadian fullbacks in league history. A bruising
back with great size and strength Millington was the most dominant over
the 8 seasons he spent over 2 separate stays with the B.C.Lions. The Simon
Fraser graduate started his career as the #1 selection of the Edmonton
Eskimos in the 1990 CFL draft. He first joined the Lions in 1991.
Millington was a member of the Grey Cup champion Lions in 1994. Sean
signed with Winnipeg as a free agent in 1998 but returned to B.C. in March
of 2000. Sean was named the leagues Most Outstanding Canadian in 2000.
Sean teamed with Robert Drummond and quarterback Damon Allen to form a
feared rushing attack. The trio led the Lions to an improbable Grey Cup
Championship in 2001. Sean retired from B.C. following the 2002 season.
He un-retired in 2006 to briefly join the Toronto
Argonauts. For his career Sean will always be remembered most as a B.C. Lion.
Brent Johnson
was a true ratio breaker over 11 seasons with the B.C.Lions. The Kingtson,
Ontario native arrived in Vancouver in 2001 after a 4 year college career
with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Johnson quickly proved himself and as a
non-import defensive end he transformed how Canadian's are viewed on the
defensive line. A 2-time top Canadian and the 2006 Most Outstanding
Defensive Player, Brent Johnson is a terrific example for Canadian players
aspiring for a career in professional football. a 2-time Grey Cup
champion, Johnson retired after the Lions 2011 championship.
Rob Murphy
brought the nasty to the B.C. Lions when he arrived in 2006. A perennial
contender before his arrival the Buffalo native brought the attitude and
desire that put the team over the edge capturing the 2006 Grey Cup and
dominating the league. The Ohio State product would spend 3 seasons in B.C
before moving on to Toronto. He was nasty, belligerent and effective left
tackle.
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1985
1988
1994
-- stadium attendance --
B.C. Place
Capacity (59,478)
High Season: 46,526
(1986)
Low Season: 16,217
(1998)
2012 Avg: 30,356
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