Danny Bass

Danny Bass was the second in a trio of outstanding hall-of-fame linebackers that played in consecutive years in Edmonton. When Dan Kepley retired in 1984, Danny Bass stepped in and when Bass retired in 1991, Willie pless took over.  While Bass is best known for his time and awards won in Edmonton, Bass played six years in the CFL before joing the Esks in 1984.  Bass started his CFL career in 1978 and 1979 with Hamilton.  Bass played with Toronto in 1980 and played 12 with the Argos in 1981 before being traded to Calgary.  Bass won his first All-Star recognition with Calgary in 1982, being named to both the Western and All-Canadian teams.  In 1983, still with Calgary, Bass repeated his All-Star status and was the runner0up for most outstanding defensive player.  Le[;eu was traded tp Edmotnon for the 1984 season for WR Tommy Scott and played 8 seasons for the Eskimos.  With Edmonton, Bass won Western All-Star honours in six straight years from 1985 to 1990, also picking up All-Canadian honours in 4 of those seasons (1986, 1988, 1989 and 1990).  In 1989, Bass was the runner-up for the defensive player of the year for the second time, and then won it in 1990.  Danny Bass was elected to the CFL Hall-of-Fame in 2000.

Tackle statistics were not kept before 1987.

Bass had one kickoff return for 0 yards in 1990.

Bass had one punt return for 0 yards with Calgary in 1983 and 2 for 11 yards for Edmonton in 1984.

Bass had one blocked kick in 1986.

Bass had one fumble and one lost in 1988.