Chris Walby

If you are compiling a list of the best offensive linemen in the history of the CFL then Walby's name has to be on the list, if not right at the top of the list.  In his 16 year career from 1981 to 1995, Walby won more divison all-star  honours (11) and more CFL All-Star honours (9) than any other player in the history of the CFL.  The All-Star years were as follows (asterisk indicates CFL All-Star) 1984*, 1985*, 1986*, 1987*, 1989*, 1990*, 1991*, 1992, 1993*, 1994* and 1996. Walby also twice won the CFL award for Most Oustanding Offensive Lineman in 1987 and 1993.  Walby was also the runner-up for Oustanding Offensive Lineman twice in 1990 and 1991.  Walby started his career with Montreal.  He was a first round draft pick (fourth overall) in the 1981 CFL college draft.  In a move that they probably came to regret more and more over the years that followed, the Als released Walby after only 5 games in the 1981 season.  The Bombers signed Walby and certainly never regretted it.  Walby was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

Games Played and Tackles
Year Team GP T ST Total
1981 WPG 2


1981 MON 5


1982 WPG 16


1983 WPG 13


1984 WPG 16


1985 WPG 16


1986 WPG 18


1987 WPG 18 0

1988 WPG 18 0

1989 WPG 17 3

1990 WPG 14 1

1991 WPG 18 1 0 1
1992 WPG 14 0 0 0
1993 WPG 18 1 0 1
1994 WPG 18 4 1 5
1995 WPG 15 3 0 3
1996 WPG 18 1 0 1

Fumble Returns
Year Team FR Yds Avg TD Long OFR FF
1981 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1981 MON 1 0 0 1 0 0
1982 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1983 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1
1984 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1
1985 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1986 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1
1987 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1988 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 2
1989 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1990 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1991 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1992 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1993 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1
1994 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1
1995 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1996 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1