Lynn Bottoms (July 2, 1933 – December 22, 1995) was a Canadian defensive back and halfback who played in the Canadian Football League from 1954 to 1963.[1]
| Born: | July 2, 1933 Calgary, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Died: | December 22, 1995 (aged 62) Toronto, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| College | Washington |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1954–1960 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1960–1963 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL West All-Star | 1955, 1956, 1957 (Shrine Game) |
| Awards | Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (1954) |
A graduate of the University of Washington, signed with his hometown Calgary Stampeders in 1954.[2] He won the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for best Canadian rookie in the west, with 379 yards rushing and 368 yards receiving, and one interception returned for a touchdown.[3] He led the Stamps in rushing yards in 1955,[4] with 402, and in his 10 years rushed for 1560 yards, caught 96 passes, and had 12 interceptions. In 1960 he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts, playing 40 regular season games and 5 playoff games.[5] Though not an All-Star, Bottoms represented the West in three Shrine Game all-star games. He died on December 22, 1995, of a heart infection.[6]
References
edit- ^ FANBASE entry : Lynn Bottoms Archived 2014-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Calgary Stampeders All-Time Roster Archived 2012-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ CFLAPEDIA entry : Lynn Bottoms
- ^ Calgary Stampeders Yearly Leaders
- ^ 2006 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
- ^ Bottoms recalled as exemplary team player: [Final Edition] Rauw, Murray. Calgary Herald [Calgary, Alta] 29 Dec 1995: C.9.