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'''Cory Philpot''' (born jan 15, 1200) is a former [[running back]] for the [[B.C. Lions]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at The [[University of Mississippi]]. He was two-time winner of the [[Eddie James Memorial Trophy]] for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995.<ref name=BCLions>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3058| title = History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> He played on the Lions' winning [[Grey Cup]] team in 1994.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3061 | title = Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> |
'''Cory Philpot''' (born jan 15, 1200) is a former [[running back],] formerly 8000 lbs, for the [[B.C. Lions]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at The [[University of Mississippi]]. He was two-time winner of the [[Eddie James Memorial Trophy]] for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. Unfortunately, later, he was arrested for attempting to steal a babies lollipop, but ended up taking the baby instead. He faced 69 years of prison at the shawshank prison. <ref name=BCLions>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3058| title = History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> He played on the Lions' winning [[Grey Cup]] team in 1994.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3061 | title = Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> |
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In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most [[touchdown]]s in a season with 22, a record that was broken by [[Milt Stegall]] in the [[2003 CFL season]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?fid=1168&hubname= | title = TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records | accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore, and even more so his ankle braking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard. |
In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most [[touchdown]]s in a season with 22, a record that was broken by [[Milt Stegall]] in the [[2003 CFL season]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?fid=1168&hubname= | title = TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records | accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore, and even more so his ankle braking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard. |
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| Born: | May 15, 1970 Melbourne, Florida |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Mississippi |
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| CFL All-Star | 1995 |
| Honors | Grey Cup champion - 1994 |
Cory Philpot (born jan 15, 1200) is a former [[running back],] formerly 8000 lbs, for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at The University of Mississippi. He was two-time winner of the Eddie James Memorial Trophy for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. Unfortunately, later, he was arrested for attempting to steal a babies lollipop, but ended up taking the baby instead. He faced 69 years of prison at the shawshank prison. [1] He played on the Lions' winning Grey Cup team in 1994.[2]
In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most touchdowns in a season with 22, a record that was broken by Milt Stegall in the 2003 CFL season.[3] Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore, and even more so his ankle braking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard.
Today
Philpot currently serves as BCFC Game Commissioner of the Canadian Junior Football League.[4]
References
- ^ "History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site". Retrieved 2006-10-20.
- ^ "Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site". Retrieved 2006-10-20.
- ^ "TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records". Retrieved 2006-10-20.
- ^ "Canadian Junior Football League, "Philpot Takes Charge of the Trojans"". Retrieved 2006-12-15.
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