Cory Philpot
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| Cory Philpot | |
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| Date of birth: | May 15, 1970 |
| Career information | |
| Status: | Retired |
| Position(s): | RB |
| Jersey №: | 6 |
| College: | Mississippi |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1997 1999–2000, |
BC Lions Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
Cory Philpot 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 known as a 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 has since been broken by Milt Stegall in 2003.[3]
[edit] Today
Philpot currently serves as head coach for the Vancouver Trojans of the Canadian Junior Football League.[4]
He has two twin sons, Tyson and Jaylin. They also play football. He also has a son name Benjamin and he is the best running back in Tupelo.He also has a daughter named Courtney who is the best point guard in Tupelo.
[edit] Trivia
- 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.
[edit] References
- ^ History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site. Retrieved on 2006-10-20.
- ^ Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site. Retrieved on 2006-10-20.
- ^ TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records. Retrieved on 2006-10-20.
- ^ Canadian Junior Football League, "Philpot Takes Charge of the Trojans". Retrieved on 2006-12-15.
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