Morris Bailey

Bailey played just one season in the CFL n 1950 with Edmonton.  He led the West in pass r eceiving and since it was the first year that individual statistics are available, his 1060 yards makes him the first 1000+ yard receiver in the history of the CFL.

Obituary for Morris Bailey

Receiving
Team Year GP Rec Yds Avg Long TD
EDM 1950
67 1060 15.8
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No games played stats were kept in 1950.