Mike Gray (b)

Mike Gray had tryouts with the Seattle Sea Hawks of the NFL in 1983 and 1984 before signing with BC in November, 1984. Gray played two seasons for the Lions (1985-86). Gray had an outstanding rookie season, winning both West and CFL All-Star selections at defensive end and was named the Outstanding Rookie in the West. BC let Gray get away after the 1986 season, as he he was selected in an equalization draft by the Ottawa Rough Riders. Ottawa released Gray in June of 1987 before the regular season started and he was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Gray would remain with the Bombers until August of 1993 when he was released. Gray's best season with the Bombers was 1989 when he won an East All-Star. Gray finished his career with 64 sacks, 2 interceptions (both in his rookie season) and 12 fumble recoveries. Gray scored his only CFL touchdown on a fumble return in 1991.

 

GP, Tackles, Knockdowns and Sacks
Year Team GP T ST Total TFL Yds KD Sacks Yds
1985 BC 16





13
1986 BC 17





8
1987 WPG 17 30




10
1988 WPG 18 41




11
1989 WPG 18 44




11
1990 WPG 17 23




5
1991 WPG 16 37 1 38 2 5
2
1992 WPG 18 40 0 40 3 5
4 16
1993 WPG 3 8 0 8 0 0
0 0

Defensive tackles were first kept in 1987 and special teams tackles in 1991.

 

Interceptions and Fumble Returns
Year Team Int Yds Avg TDInt Long FR Yds Avg TD Long FF
1985 BC 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
1986 BC 2 6 3 0 13 0 0 0 0 0
1987 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1988 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
1989 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
1990 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1991 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 13 1 26
1992 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1993 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0