Don Narcisse
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Donald "Don" Narcisse was a wide receiver with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Texas Southern University. He signed with Saskatchewan as a free agent on September 1, 1987.
A smaller player at 5'9" and 170 pounds, he was a master at short yardage plays, often in critical situations needing a 1st down. As a result of never being injured and giving strong on field performances, Don shared and held a few records. He had over 1000 receiving yards for 7 consecutive seasons from 1989-1995, including a career high 1419 yards in 1989. Despite this, the Roughriders were usually an average team in the middle or bottom half of the standings. He played alongside Ray Elgaard and Jeff Fairholm, they all combined to be an explosive group of receivers, among the best in the league.
At the time of his retirement, he was 1st all-time in career receptions, 3rd in career receiving yards and tied for 1st with 8 - 1000+ yard seasons. Don holds the professional football record for most consecutive games with at least one reception in every game (216). He is considered one of the greatest players in Roughriders history and one of the leagues greatest receivers.
Don was a popular and respected man due to his his positive and warm nature towards fans, players and media. His community involvement became much appreciated throughout his career. His most well-known contribution was the "Catch For Kids" program with Sask Energy which began in 1998. That same season, the Leader Post newspaper ranked him as # 7 on their list of 50 greatest Roughrider players. He won a Grey Cup with the Riders in 1989 and reached the finals again in 1997. After spending his entire career with the Roughriders, Don retired at the conclusion of the 1999 season.
In 2006, Don was among 185 players nominated for The TSN/CFL 50 Greatest Players list. He was not voted into the top 50. He was among the 135 player Honor Roll of those who didn't make the list.
[edit] CFL
13 Seasons >>> 1987-1999
Regular Season Stats
- 216 games, 919 receptions, 75 touchdowns, 12,366 yards
- 8 - 1000+ yard seasons, 2 - 900+ yards seasons
- 34 - 100+ yard games
- Led CFL in receptions (123) - 1995
Playoffs Stats
- Grey Cup: 2 games, 12 receptions, 158 yards, 1 TD
- Overall: 9 games, 41 receptions, 560 yards, 2 TD
Awards & Honors
- Grey Cups - Won > 1989, Lost > 1997
- CFL All-Star: 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998
- Division All-Star: 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1998
- Roughriders nominee for Most Outstanding CFL Player in 1995
- Molson Cup Winner > Roughriders Most Popular Player in 1994, 1995, 1998
Records
- 1st - (11) seasons with at least one reception in every game
- 1st - (216) consecutive games with at least one reception
- Tied 2nd - (15) most pass receptions in a regualr season game
- 3rd - (123) most pass receptions in a regular season
[edit] U.S. College
- In senior season at Texas Southern > 88 receptions, 1,074 yards
- 1986 NCAA Division I-AA receiving crown
- Named First-Team NCAA Division I All-American, All-Southwest Conference
- Played in the Freedom Bowl Black All-Star game in 1986
| Year | Rec | Yrd | Avg | Lg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 25 | 319 | 12.8 | 43 | 1 |
| 1988 | 21 | 288 | 13.7 | 22 | 0 |
| 1989 | 81 | 1419 | 17.5 | 74 | 11 |
| 1990 | 86 | 1129 | 13.1 | 47 | 9 |
| 1991 | 76 | 1043 | 13.7 | 59 | 7 |
| 1992 | 80 | 1034 | 12.9 | 65 | 7 |
| 1993 | 83 | 1171 | 14.1 | 44 | 9 |
| 1994 | 72 | 1004 | 13.9 | 40 | 8 |
| 1995 | 123 | 1288 | 10.5 | 40 | 8 |
| 1996 | 66 | 906 | 13.7 | 77 | 4 |
| 1997 | 64 | 950 | 14.8 | 47 | 5 |
| 1998 | 95 | 1215 | 12.8 | 44 | 7 |
| 1999 | 47 | 600 | 12.8 | 31 | 1 |
| 13 | 919 | 12366 | 13.5 | 77 | 75 |
