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Mike Richardson (running back, born 1969)

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Mike Richardson
No. 31[1]
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1969-10-13) October 13, 1969 (age 57)
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
High schoolCathedral (Natchez)[2]
CollegeLouisiana Tech
NFL draft1991: undrafted
Career history
1991New York Giants*
1992–1993Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1994–1995Ottawa Rough Riders
1996Winnipeg Blue Bombers
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

Michael Richardson (born October 13, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL).[3]

Biography

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Richardson attended Louisiana Tech in 1987 until 1991. In 1990, he was named Most Valuable Player in the Independence Bowl. A year later, he was signed as a free agent with the New York Giants. In 1992, he was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and quickly became a star in the Canadian Football League. Richardson played five seasons with the CFL for two different teams. In 1992, his first year with the Blue Bombers he rushed for 1,100 yards in only 11 games, and had one of the best playoff performances in history with 27 carries for 227 yards and two touchdowns. He was named Rookie of the Year that season. Richardson also was named CFL Player of the week five times in 1992 and was a huge contributor to helping his team get to the Grey Cup that year.[4]

In 1993, Richardson won his second consecutive rushing title in the CFL. He was named CFL player of the week three times that year. He also helped his team go to the Grey Cup for the second year in a row.[5]

In 1994 Richardson signed as a free agent with the Ottawa Rough Riders and started the season off leading the CFL in rushing yards before suffering a severe torn quadriceps which sidelined him for 8 games that season. However, after healing from his injury Richardson came back to finish the season. He stayed with the Rough Riders the following year but in 1996 returned to the Blue Bombers.[6]

Richardson decided to remain in Winnipeg after his football career. He is married, has children and still remains involved in football in Winnipeg.[7][8][4][9]

References

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  1. ↑ "Mike Richardson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Richardson ideal B-back in Bulldogs' new offense". The Shreveport Journal. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ Brunt, Stephen (November 29, 1992). "Flutie Becomes a Canadian Legend". The Daily Telegraph. p. 13. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Winnipeg Blue Bombers". www.bluebombers.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Grey Cup 2011 - Vancouver - Grey Cup 1993". Archived from the original on October 5, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Statistics & History - Totalfootballstats.com". www.totalfootballstats.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Dec 2008: Donaldson gets Football Factory in full gear". Winnipeg Free Press. December 12, 2008. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Winnipeg High School Senior Bowl". Archived from the original on March 17, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Giving Back". June 30, 2008. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
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