Cory Philpot
No. 6 69ers | |
Date of birth | May 15, 1970 |
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Place of birth | Melbourne, Florida |
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | RB |
US college | Mississippi |
Career history | |
As player | |
1993–1997 | BC Lions |
1999–2000 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1995 |
Honors | Grey Cup champion - 1994 |
Cory Philpot (born May 15, 1970) 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.[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 breaking 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.