Leon Bright

Leon "The Neon" Bright was a speedy and exciting receiver with the BC Lions from 1977 to 1980. Bright broke in with the Lions in 1977 with 45 catches for 816 yards while also excelling on punt and kickoff returns. Bright ran back one punt 108 yards for a TD and one kickoff 100 yards for a TD. Bright upped his receptions to 52 in 1978. In 1979, his receptions dipped to 36, but he had two punt returns for touchdowns, with one going 101 yards. He also had a pass reception for 106 yards. In 1980, Bright was switched mainly to defense and his speed and big play ability continued as he had 3 interceptions including one for 59 yards and a TD to go with a 93 yard punt return for a TD.

**Games Played and Receiving**
Team	Year	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
BC	1977	13	45	816	18.1	78	7
BC	1978	15	52	781	15	89	2
BC	1979	11	36	569	15.8	106	3
BC	1980	15	13	204	15.7	57	1

**Kickoff Returns**
Year	Team	KOR	Yds	Avg	TD	Long
1977	BC	18	596	33.1	1	100
1978	BC	18	425	23.6	0	35
1979	BC	27	820	30.4	0	79
1980	BC	25	635	25.4	0	48

**Punt Returns**
Year	Team	PR	Yds	Avg	TD	Long
1977	BC	29	419	14.4	1	108
1978	BC	40	498	12.5	0	51
1979	BC	21	319	15.2	2	101
1980	BC	47	790	16.8	1	93

**Fumbles**
Year	Team	F	FL
1977	BC	0	0
1978	BC	0	0
1979	BC	0
1980	BC	3	1

**Interceptions**
Year	Team	Int	Yds	Avg	TDInt	Long
1977	BC	0	0	0	0	0
1978	BC	0	0	0	0	0
1979	BC	0	0	0	0	0
1980	BC	3	94	31.3	1	59

**Fumble Recoveries**
Year	Team	FR	OFR
1977	BC	0	0
1978	BC	0	0
1979	BC	0	2
1980	BC	2	0