Mike Saunders (gridiron football)
Mike Saunders (born October 3, 1969) is a former Canadian Football League running back who played eight seasons for five different teams.
| Born: | October 3, 1969 Milton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Iowa |
| NFL draft | 1992 / Round: 10 / Pick: 262 |
| Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1992–1994 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1995 | San Antonio Texans |
| 1996 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1996 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1997 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1997–1999 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1995 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1994 |
Biography
Saunders was born in Milton, Wisconsin and attended the University of Iowa.[1] He was named CFL All-Star in 1995. He retired on May 8, 2000, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders second all-time leading rusher with 872 carries for 4,396 yards and 39 touchdowns. Over eight CFL seasons, he rushed 1,160 times for 5,780 yards and 39 touchdowns.[2]
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References
- "Catching Up With … Mike Saunders". Hawk Central. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- "Riders Saunders retires". CBC News. 2000-05-09. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
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