Damon Allen
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Damon Allen is a former professional quarterback
in the Canadian Football League
, most recently with the Toronto Argonauts
. He is currently second in all-time professional football passing yards and second in all-time CFL passing yards after he was surpassed for first place by the Montréal Alouettes
' Anthony Calvillo
on October 10th 2011. Allen retired as the professional football's all-time leading passer with 72,381 passing yards after he surpassed Warren Moon
's total of 70,553 yards (in both the CFL and NFL combined) on September 4, 2006 in the annual Labour Day Classic
. He also retired in third place in all-time CFL rushing yards with 11,920 yards, behind Mike Pringle and George Reed
. The 2007 season
marked Allen's twenty-third season in the CFL and he officially announced his retirement on May 28, 2008 at age 44. Allen is the younger brother of NFL Hall of Famer
Marcus Allen
.
Allen has been mentioned as one of the greatest CFL quarterbacks of all time after winning four Grey Cup
s with three different franchises. He was a formidable passer and rusher, as he stands fifteenth on the all-time professional rushing list and retired only 323 yards behind his brother Marcus.
In May 2010, Allen launched the Damon Allen Quarterback Academy http://www.damonallen.ca, in which he personally teaches the skills and strategies of quarterbacking to students of all ages and skill levels.
. He is of African American
descent.
in San Diego
. Damon played safety on defense and helped bring his team to the championship game in the Mighty-Mites league only to lose.
In the Junior Peewee league, Damon again made it to the championships and this time his team won. This marked his first year as a quarterback. Damon became a force to be reckoned with, leading his team to two undefeated seasons, and winning the Junior Peewee league title for three years in a row.
for California State University, Fullerton
. There, Allen led the Titans to two Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA)
championships. He also broke a 26-year-old NCAA record with only three interceptions in over 300 attempts and broke seven school records. He was a first team PCAA quarterback, and was named the UPI
All West Coast team quarterback along with UNLV
's Randall Cunningham
.
Allen was sixteenth in overall voting for the 1984 Heisman Trophy
. He also played in the Senior Bowl
college All-Star game (completing 6 for 8 passes for 50 yards, 1 touchdown, and rushing for 20 yards on 3 carries).
Allen was not only an outstanding football player, he was also a superior baseball player. He helped his Titans' baseball team win the 1984 College World Series
, leading his team to a regular season record of 66-20 as a pitcher. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers
in the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft
in the seventh round, the same year the Tigers won the Major League Baseball
World Series
. Allen never signed a professional, major league baseball contract with the Tigers, but did sign one with the Pittsburgh Pirates
in 1993. Allen reported to the Pirates' spring training camp in 1994, but ultimately left camp and decided to play football.
, signed by the Edmonton Eskimos
, and threw for 661 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie season as a back-up to Matt Dunigan
. In the 1987 season
, Allen played in the Grey Cup
championship game, replacing the injured starter Dunigan, and led the Eskimos to a Grey Cup victory, defeating the Toronto Argonauts 38-36, at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium. His first Grey Cup win, Allen earned Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
honours in the championship.
, Allen signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders
. In 1991
, Allen was named an Eastern Division
All-Star for the first time in his CFL career. During the 1991 season, Allen rushed for a career-high 1,036 yards and 8 touchdowns in 18 games, and passed for a then career-high 4,275 yards with 25 touchdowns.
, Allen signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
. In 18 games, Allen threw for 3,858 and 19 touchdowns, and rushed for 850 yards and 7 touchdowns, in his only season in "Steeltown." After the 1992 season, Allen was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos.
, in his second time around with Edmonton, Allen helped the Eskimos to victory in the Grey Cup game, winning his second title, and was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
in a 33-23 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
. In 1994
, Allen led the Esks to the Western Division
Finals, only to lose to the BC Lions
.
, Allen signed as a free-agent with the Memphis Mad Dogs
. He appeared in 15 games with the CFL expansion team, and threw for 3,211 yards and 11 touchdowns on 228 of 390 passing. Allen also rushed for 427 yards in his only professional season in the United States.
, Allen joined the BC Lions
.
In 1999
, Allen was voted to the CFL's West Division All-Star team. He threw for 4,219 yards on 315 of 521 passing with 22 touchdowns, ran the ball 136 times for 785 yards and 8 touchdowns, and threw for more than 300 yards on five occasions.
In 2000
, Allen became the CFL's all-time leading passer on October 28 against Hamilton
, throwing for 345 yards to surpass Ron Lancaster
's previous record of 50,535 yards. Allen completed 324 of 525 passes (61.7%) to lead the CFL with a career-high 4,840 passing yards. Allen was nominated as the Lions' Most Outstanding Player at the CFL Player Awards. Allen captured his first Grey Cup
with the Leos (third of his career) throwing for 234 yards in a win over the Montreal Alouettes
.
, after the acquisition of Dave Dickenson
as their new quarterback, the 39-year-old Allen was traded from the BC Lions to the Toronto Argonauts
for a second-round draft pick in the 2004 CFL College Draft, and a third-round pick in the 2005 CFL College Draft. Allen's Argonaut re-debut was a 20-18 season- opening loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
that also marked Allen's 300th regular season game of his CFL career. In Week 7, Allen became only the third quarterback in professional football history to pass for 60,000 yards against his former club, the BC Lions. In a Week 17 loss to the Ottawa Renegades
, Allen completed 20 of 39 pass attempts for 203 yards, with 2 interceptions and 1 touchdown, giving Allen 334 career touchdown passes, and surpassing Ron Lancaster for the most career touchdown passes in CFL history. Allen would lead the Argos to the Eastern Division Final that year as well.
In Week 9 of the 2004 season
versus Montreal
, Allen exited the game in the third quarter with a fractured left tibia, and spent Weeks 10-16 on the injured reserve roster. There was considerable concern that Allen, at 41 years of age, would never come back from such a severe injury, but he did. In Week 17, Allen dressed as the third quarterback (behind Michael Bishop
and Romaro Miller
) for a game against the BC Lions. In Week 18, Allen dressed as the backup quarterback behind Michael Bishop and entered the game versus the Calgary Stampeders
at the end of the second quarter. Allen completed his first thirteen pass attempts, making him the second quarterback in Argonaut history (Mike Rae
, 17 of 17 versus Montreal, August 12, 1975) to complete more than 12 passes consecutively in a game. Allen finished the game with 18 of 23 pass completions, and his 82.6% completion percentage ranks fourth in Argo history for a single game.
In the 2004 Grey Cup Championship
against the BC Lions, Allen was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
for third time in his legendary career. Allen led the Argos to their fifteenth Grey Cup Championship and won his fourth championship. Allen finished the game with 23 of 34 pass completions for 299 yards (longest gain, 34 yards) and 1 touchdown pass, and rushed 5 times for 10 yards (longest gain, 5 yards) and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Allen continued his assault on the record books during the 2005 CFL season
. On October 27, 2005, Damon reached the 5,000-yard passing plateau for the first time in his 21-year CFL career by posting a 34-11 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
. The win guaranteed Toronto a first-place finish in the CFL East plus home field advantage in the playoffs. The game took place before 40,085 fans; the largest crowd for a CFL game in Toronto since 1992. However, the Argonauts were defeated 33-17 in the 2005 East Final by the Montreal Alouettes
, thereby thwarting their hopes of repeating their 2004 Grey Cup win.
In 2005, Allen won his first CFL's Outstanding Player Award. In that year, he also hosted the inaugural "Damon Allen Quarterback Challenge" which featured top CFL quarterbacks participating in various skill competitions. In the Quarterback Challenge's second year, Allen won the event.
In 2006
, Allen started the opening home game of the season against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
and broke the middle finger on his right hand on Toronto's third play. Allen was injured trying to break his fall after taking a late hit from Hamilton safety Wayne Shaw
, who was penalized on the play. Allen missed nearly a month and a half of action with a broken finger, returning on July 29 vs. the BC Lions
.
On September 4, 2006
, at the Labour Day Classic
against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
, Allen broke Warren Moon's record (70,553 yards) to become professional football's all-time passing leader. The record-setting completion, a 29-yard shovel pass to wide receiver Arland Bruce III
, took place at 5:02 of the third quarter. The game was suspended briefly for a presentation by CFL Commissioner Tom Wright. Allen's triumphant pose with the record-breaking football was captured by a photographer and later released by the Argos as a commemorative poster on their website.
In November, 2006 was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players
(#14) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network The Sports Network
/TSN.
On January 18, 2007 Damon underwent successful surgery to repair the middle finger of his (right) throwing hand and was back in the gym training, in less than 24 hours.
On February 28, 2007 Allen re-signed a contract with the Argonauts for one year plus an option. His annual salary is $125,000 CAD. Incentives could make the deal worth more. Allen could earn as much or more than he did last year with bonuses that would be activated if he retains his job as the team's starting quarterback.
Allen started the 2007 season as the Argos starting quarterback beating out Michael Bishop
and former NFL starter Mike McMahon. However he was replaced in the third quarter of the first game by Bishop despite having gone 14-18, 130 yards and a touchdown. Allen was then bumped down to third on the depth chart. However, after Bishop went down with a wrist injury and McMahon failed to impress, Allen stepped into the starting role once again. However, in his first game back as starter he injured his toe. Allen was placed on the nine-game injured list and Rocky Butler took over as the Argos starting quarterback
Allen announced that his retirement as a player on May 28, 2008, but will stay with the Argos as a special advisor to CEO
Pinball Clemons
.
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
in the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
, most recently with the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
. He is currently second in all-time professional football passing yards and second in all-time CFL passing yards after he was surpassed for first place by the Montréal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
' Anthony Calvillo
Anthony Calvillo
Anthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League quarterback, currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL passing yards...
on October 10th 2011. Allen retired as the professional football's all-time leading passer with 72,381 passing yards after he surpassed Warren Moon
Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon is a former American professional gridiron football quarterback who played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the National Football League's Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs...
's total of 70,553 yards (in both the CFL and NFL combined) on September 4, 2006 in the annual Labour Day Classic
Labour Day Classic
The Labour Day Classic is a particular week of the Canadian Football League schedule that is played over the Labour Day weekend. This particular weekend, typically the tenth or eleventh week in the season, is known for its matchups that do not change from year to year, unlike other weeks of the...
. He also retired in third place in all-time CFL rushing yards with 11,920 yards, behind Mike Pringle and George Reed
George Reed
George Robert Reed, CM is a former American college football and Canadian Football League player. Reed, along with Mike Pringle and Johnny Bright, is one of the players most often mentioned as being the greatest running back in CFL history...
. The 2007 season
2007 CFL season
The 2007 CFL season was the 54th season of modern Canadian professional football. Officially, it was the 50th season of the league, and many special events were held to commemorate the event. Regular-season play began on June 28, 2007 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario and concluded on...
marked Allen's twenty-third season in the CFL and he officially announced his retirement on May 28, 2008 at age 44. Allen is the younger brother of NFL Hall of Famer
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
Marcus Allen
Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen is a former American football player and, until recently, was affiliated with CBS as a game analyst. As a professional, Allen ran for 12,243 yards and caught 587 passes for 5,412 yards during his career for both the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1982 to 1997...
.
Allen has been mentioned as one of the greatest CFL quarterbacks of all time after winning four Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
s with three different franchises. He was a formidable passer and rusher, as he stands fifteenth on the all-time professional rushing list and retired only 323 yards behind his brother Marcus.
In May 2010, Allen launched the Damon Allen Quarterback Academy http://www.damonallen.ca, in which he personally teaches the skills and strategies of quarterbacking to students of all ages and skill levels.
Personal life
Damon and his wife, Desiree, have three daughters: Amanda, Alyssa and Ateya and son Airus. They live in Oakville, OntarioOakville, Ontario
Oakville is a town in Halton Region, on Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. As of the 2006 census the population was 165,613.-History:In 1793, Dundas Street was surveyed for a military road...
. He is of African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
descent.
Early years
Damon Allen started playing football by the age of six for Valencia Park Pop WarnerPop Warner Little Scholars
Pop Warner Little Scholars is a non-profit organization that provides youth football, cheerleading, and dance programs for participants in 43 U.S. states and several countries around the world. It is headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania...
in San Diego
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. Damon played safety on defense and helped bring his team to the championship game in the Mighty-Mites league only to lose.
In the Junior Peewee league, Damon again made it to the championships and this time his team won. This marked his first year as a quarterback. Damon became a force to be reckoned with, leading his team to two undefeated seasons, and winning the Junior Peewee league title for three years in a row.
High school
In high school, Damon was the starting quarterback at Lincoln High School. He went on to a record of 22-2 for second year varsity as well as second year first team all-CIF. He led his team to two 2A Division CIF Football Championships, playing against and defeating childhood friend and fellow quarterback Mark McKinney (Brigham Young University) of Bonita Vista High School in the County Semi-finals their senior season.College years
Damon went on to play college footballCollege football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
for California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
. There, Allen led the Titans to two Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA)
Big West Conference
The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
championships. He also broke a 26-year-old NCAA record with only three interceptions in over 300 attempts and broke seven school records. He was a first team PCAA quarterback, and was named the UPI
United Press International
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All West Coast team quarterback along with UNLV
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public, coeducational university located in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada, USA. The campus is located approximately east of the Las Vegas Strip. The institution includes a Shadow Lane Campus, located just east of the University Medical Center of...
's Randall Cunningham
Randall Cunningham
Randall W. Cunningham is a former American football quarterback.After playing college football at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he was selected in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he remained through the 1995 season...
.
Allen was sixteenth in overall voting for the 1984 Heisman Trophy
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
. He also played in the Senior Bowl
Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl is a post-season college football exhibition game played in Mobile, Alabama which showcases the best NFL Draft prospects of those collegiate players who have completed their eligibility. First played in 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, the game moved to Mobile's Ladd Peebles Stadium...
college All-Star game (completing 6 for 8 passes for 50 yards, 1 touchdown, and rushing for 20 yards on 3 carries).
Allen was not only an outstanding football player, he was also a superior baseball player. He helped his Titans' baseball team win the 1984 College World Series
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
, leading his team to a regular season record of 66-20 as a pitcher. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft
1984 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1984 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*Future Canadian Football League quarterback Damon Allen, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round, 182nd overall....
in the seventh round, the same year the Tigers won the Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
World Series
1984 World Series
The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14, 1984. The American League champion Detroit Tigers played against the National League champion San Diego Padres, with the Tigers winning the series four games to one....
. Allen never signed a professional, major league baseball contract with the Tigers, but did sign one with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in 1993. Allen reported to the Pirates' spring training camp in 1994, but ultimately left camp and decided to play football.
Edmonton Eskimos
Allen joined the CFL as a free-agent in 19851985 CFL season
The 1985 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 32nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 28th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1985:...
, signed by the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
, and threw for 661 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie season as a back-up to Matt Dunigan
Matt Dunigan
Matt Dunigan is a former quarterback, coach, and executive in the Canadian Football League who is currently a CFL sportscaster for Canadian sports television channel TSN...
. In the 1987 season
1987 CFL season
The 1987 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 34th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 30th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1987:...
, Allen played in the Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
championship game, replacing the injured starter Dunigan, and led the Eskimos to a Grey Cup victory, defeating the Toronto Argonauts 38-36, at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium. His first Grey Cup win, Allen earned Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
The Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player award is awarded annually to the player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Game, the Canadian Football League's championship game.-Grey Cup Most Valuable Player Award winners:...
honours in the championship.
Ottawa Rough Riders
In 19891989 CFL season
The 1989 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 36th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 32nd Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1989:...
, Allen signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders
Ottawa Rough Riders
The Ottawa Rough Riders were a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1876. One of the oldest and longest lived professional sports teams in North America, the Rough Riders won the Grey Cup championship nine times. Their most dominant era was the 1960s and 1970s, a...
. In 1991
1991 CFL season
The 1991 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 38th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 34th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1991:...
, Allen was named an Eastern Division
Canadian Football League East Division
The East Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Although the CFL was not founded until 1958, the East Division and its clubs are descended from earlier leagues.- Pre-1907 :...
All-Star for the first time in his CFL career. During the 1991 season, Allen rushed for a career-high 1,036 yards and 8 touchdowns in 18 games, and passed for a then career-high 4,275 yards with 25 touchdowns.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In 19921992 CFL season
-1992 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Doug Flutie , Calgary Stampeders*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Ray Elgaard , Saskatchewan Roughriders*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Willie Pless , Edmonton Eskimos...
, Allen signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
. In 18 games, Allen threw for 3,858 and 19 touchdowns, and rushed for 850 yards and 7 touchdowns, in his only season in "Steeltown." After the 1992 season, Allen was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos.
Edmonton Eskimos
In 19931993 CFL season
The 1993 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 40th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 36th Canadian Football League season.-CFL news in 1993:...
, in his second time around with Edmonton, Allen helped the Eskimos to victory in the Grey Cup game, winning his second title, and was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
The Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player award is awarded annually to the player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Game, the Canadian Football League's championship game.-Grey Cup Most Valuable Player Award winners:...
in a 33-23 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
. In 1994
1994 CFL season
The 1994 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 41st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 37th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1994:...
, Allen led the Esks to the Western Division
Canadian Football League West Division
The West Division is one of the two regional divisions of the Canadian Football League. Although the CFL was not founded until 1958, the West Division and its clubs are descended from earlier leagues.-Pre-1936:...
Finals, only to lose to the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
.
Memphis Mad Dogs
In 19951995 CFL season
The 1995 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 42nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 38th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1995:...
, Allen signed as a free-agent with the Memphis Mad Dogs
Memphis Mad Dogs
The Memphis Mad Dogs were a Canadian football team that played the 1995 season in the Canadian Football League. The Mad Dogs were part of a failed attempt to expand the CFL into the United States....
. He appeared in 15 games with the CFL expansion team, and threw for 3,211 yards and 11 touchdowns on 228 of 390 passing. Allen also rushed for 427 yards in his only professional season in the United States.
BC Lions
In 19961996 CFL season
The 1996 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 43rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 39th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1996:...
, Allen joined the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
.
In 1999
1999 CFL season
-1999 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Danny McManus , Hamilton Tiger-Cats*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Mike O'Shea , Toronto Argonauts*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Calvin Tiggle , Hamilton Tiger-Cats...
, Allen was voted to the CFL's West Division All-Star team. He threw for 4,219 yards on 315 of 521 passing with 22 touchdowns, ran the ball 136 times for 785 yards and 8 touchdowns, and threw for more than 300 yards on five occasions.
2000 CFL season
-2000 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Dave Dickenson , Calgary Stampeders*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Sean Millington , BC Lions*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Joe Montford , Hamilton Tiger-Cats...
, Allen became the CFL's all-time leading passer on October 28 against Hamilton
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
, throwing for 345 yards to surpass Ron Lancaster
Ron Lancaster
Ronald "Ron" Lancaster was one of the pre-eminent quarterbacks of the Canadian Football League during his playing career; after his retirement as a player, he was also coach and general manager in the same league, and a sports announcer for CBC Television...
's previous record of 50,535 yards. Allen completed 324 of 525 passes (61.7%) to lead the CFL with a career-high 4,840 passing yards. Allen was nominated as the Lions' Most Outstanding Player at the CFL Player Awards. Allen captured his first Grey Cup
88th Grey Cup
The 88th Grey Cup was held in 2000 in Calgary. The BC Lions won the game 28-26 over the Montreal Alouettes...
with the Leos (third of his career) throwing for 234 yards in a win over the Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
.
Toronto Argonauts
In 20032003 CFL season
The 2003 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 50th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 46th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2003:...
, after the acquisition of Dave Dickenson
Dave Dickenson
David Dickenson is a former professional Canadian football player with the Calgary Stampeders and the BC Lions. Dickenson also played quarterback collegiately at the University of Montana, where he led the Montana Grizzlies to the 1995 NCAA I-AA college football championship.-High school...
as their new quarterback, the 39-year-old Allen was traded from the BC Lions to the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
for a second-round draft pick in the 2004 CFL College Draft, and a third-round pick in the 2005 CFL College Draft. Allen's Argonaut re-debut was a 20-18 season- opening loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
that also marked Allen's 300th regular season game of his CFL career. In Week 7, Allen became only the third quarterback in professional football history to pass for 60,000 yards against his former club, the BC Lions. In a Week 17 loss to the Ottawa Renegades
Ottawa Renegades
Ottawa Renegades was the most recent name of a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa, Ontario founded in 2002, seven years after the storied Ottawa Rough Riders folded...
, Allen completed 20 of 39 pass attempts for 203 yards, with 2 interceptions and 1 touchdown, giving Allen 334 career touchdown passes, and surpassing Ron Lancaster for the most career touchdown passes in CFL history. Allen would lead the Argos to the Eastern Division Final that year as well.
In Week 9 of the 2004 season
2004 CFL season
The 2004 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 51st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 47th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2004:...
versus Montreal
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
, Allen exited the game in the third quarter with a fractured left tibia, and spent Weeks 10-16 on the injured reserve roster. There was considerable concern that Allen, at 41 years of age, would never come back from such a severe injury, but he did. In Week 17, Allen dressed as the third quarterback (behind Michael Bishop
Michael Bishop (football player)
Michael Paul Bishop is a professional football quarterback who is currently on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Practice Squad. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots....
and Romaro Miller
Romaro Miller
Romaro Miller is an American football quarterback from Shannon, Mississippi. He is best known as a three year starter for the University of Mississippi Rebels...
) for a game against the BC Lions. In Week 18, Allen dressed as the backup quarterback behind Michael Bishop and entered the game versus the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
at the end of the second quarter. Allen completed his first thirteen pass attempts, making him the second quarterback in Argonaut history (Mike Rae
Mike Rae
Michael John Rae is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League.-Early life:Rae attended and played high school football at Lakewood High School.-College career:...
, 17 of 17 versus Montreal, August 12, 1975) to complete more than 12 passes consecutively in a game. Allen finished the game with 18 of 23 pass completions, and his 82.6% completion percentage ranks fourth in Argo history for a single game.
In the 2004 Grey Cup Championship
92nd Grey Cup
The 92nd Grey Cup game took place on November 21, 2004, at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. The game decided the championship of the 2004 Canadian Football League season...
against the BC Lions, Allen was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
Grey Cup Most Valuable Player
The Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player award is awarded annually to the player deemed to have the best performance in the Grey Cup Game, the Canadian Football League's championship game.-Grey Cup Most Valuable Player Award winners:...
for third time in his legendary career. Allen led the Argos to their fifteenth Grey Cup Championship and won his fourth championship. Allen finished the game with 23 of 34 pass completions for 299 yards (longest gain, 34 yards) and 1 touchdown pass, and rushed 5 times for 10 yards (longest gain, 5 yards) and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Allen continued his assault on the record books during the 2005 CFL season
2005 CFL season
The 2005 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 52nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 48th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2005:...
. On October 27, 2005, Damon reached the 5,000-yard passing plateau for the first time in his 21-year CFL career by posting a 34-11 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
. The win guaranteed Toronto a first-place finish in the CFL East plus home field advantage in the playoffs. The game took place before 40,085 fans; the largest crowd for a CFL game in Toronto since 1992. However, the Argonauts were defeated 33-17 in the 2005 East Final by the Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
, thereby thwarting their hopes of repeating their 2004 Grey Cup win.
In 2005, Allen won his first CFL's Outstanding Player Award. In that year, he also hosted the inaugural "Damon Allen Quarterback Challenge" which featured top CFL quarterbacks participating in various skill competitions. In the Quarterback Challenge's second year, Allen won the event.
In 2006
2006 CFL season
-2006 Rogers CFL Awards:* CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Geroy Simon , BC Lions* CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Brent Johnson , BC Lions* CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Brent Johnson , BC Lions...
, Allen started the opening home game of the season against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
and broke the middle finger on his right hand on Toronto's third play. Allen was injured trying to break his fall after taking a late hit from Hamilton safety Wayne Shaw
Wayne Shaw (Canadian football safety)
Wayne Shaw is a Canadian football player who plays safety. Currently, he is a free agent.- Early life :...
, who was penalized on the play. Allen missed nearly a month and a half of action with a broken finger, returning on July 29 vs. the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
.
2006 CFL season
-2006 Rogers CFL Awards:* CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Geroy Simon , BC Lions* CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Brent Johnson , BC Lions* CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Brent Johnson , BC Lions...
, at the Labour Day Classic
Labour Day Classic
The Labour Day Classic is a particular week of the Canadian Football League schedule that is played over the Labour Day weekend. This particular weekend, typically the tenth or eleventh week in the season, is known for its matchups that do not change from year to year, unlike other weeks of the...
against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
, Allen broke Warren Moon's record (70,553 yards) to become professional football's all-time passing leader. The record-setting completion, a 29-yard shovel pass to wide receiver Arland Bruce III
Arland Bruce III
Arland Richard Bruce III is a Canadian football wide receiver for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League. In July 2011, Bruce declared his intention to change his name to "Runako Reth".- High School career :...
, took place at 5:02 of the third quarter. The game was suspended briefly for a presentation by CFL Commissioner Tom Wright. Allen's triumphant pose with the record-breaking football was captured by a photographer and later released by the Argos as a commemorative poster on their website.
In November, 2006 was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players
TSN Top 50 CFL Players
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(#14) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network The Sports Network
The Sports Network
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/TSN.
On January 18, 2007 Damon underwent successful surgery to repair the middle finger of his (right) throwing hand and was back in the gym training, in less than 24 hours.
On February 28, 2007 Allen re-signed a contract with the Argonauts for one year plus an option. His annual salary is $125,000 CAD. Incentives could make the deal worth more. Allen could earn as much or more than he did last year with bonuses that would be activated if he retains his job as the team's starting quarterback.
Allen started the 2007 season as the Argos starting quarterback beating out Michael Bishop
Michael Bishop (football player)
Michael Paul Bishop is a professional football quarterback who is currently on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Practice Squad. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots....
and former NFL starter Mike McMahon. However he was replaced in the third quarter of the first game by Bishop despite having gone 14-18, 130 yards and a touchdown. Allen was then bumped down to third on the depth chart. However, after Bishop went down with a wrist injury and McMahon failed to impress, Allen stepped into the starting role once again. However, in his first game back as starter he injured his toe. Allen was placed on the nine-game injured list and Rocky Butler took over as the Argos starting quarterback
Allen announced that his retirement as a player on May 28, 2008, but will stay with the Argos as a special advisor to CEO
Chief executive officer
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Pinball Clemons
Pinball Clemons
Michael Lutrell "Pinball" Clemons, O.Ont is the current Vice-Chair for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Clemons also played with the Argos for twelve seasons, and twice served as their head coach. His No. 31 jersey is one of only four that has been retired by the Argos...
.
Career statistics
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| Year | Team | Games | Att | Comp | Pct | Yards | TD | Int | Rating | Att | Yards | Avg | Long | TD | Fumb | ||
| 1985 1985 CFL season The 1985 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 32nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 28th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1985:... |
EDM | 16 | 98 | 48 | 49.0 | 661 | 3 | 3 | 68.5 | 36 | 190 | 5.3 | 18 | 5 | 3 | ||
| 1986 1986 CFL season The 1986 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 33rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 29th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1986:... |
EDM | 18 | 87 | 49 | 56.3 | 878 | 8 | 3 | 107.4 | 31 | 245 | 7.9 | 39 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 1987 1987 CFL season The 1987 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 34th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 30th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1987:... |
EDM 1987 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1987 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the Western Conference with an 11–7–0 record and defeated the Toronto Argonauts to win the 75th Grey Cup.-Schedule:- Season standings:-Season schedule:Total attendance: 302,230... |
18 | 287 | 150 | 52.3 | 2,670 | 17 | 13 | 85.3 | 66 | 562 | 8.5 | 40 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 1988 1988 CFL season The 1988 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 35th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 31st Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1988:... |
EDM 1988 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1988 Edmonton Eskimos season was the 30th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 39th overall. The Eskimos finished the season in first place with a 11–7 record... |
10 | 218 | 94 | 43.1 | 1,309 | 4 | 12 | 46.2 | 33 | 130 | 3.9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1989 1989 CFL season The 1989 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 36th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 32nd Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1989:... |
OTT 1989 Ottawa Rough Riders season The 1989 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in 4th place in the East Division with a 4–14–0 record and failed to qualify for the post-season.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Regular season:... |
13 | 434 | 209 | 48.2 | 3,093 | 17 | 16 | 69.6 | 75 | 532 | 7.1 | 51 | 1 | 7 | ||
| 1990 1990 CFL season The 1990 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 37th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 33rd Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1990:J... |
OTT 1990 Ottawa Rough Riders season The 1990 Ottawa Rough Riders finished 3rd place in the East division with a 7–11–0 record. They were defeated in the East Semi-Final by the Toronto Argonauts.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:-Schedule:-Postseason:-References:... |
17 | 528 | 276 | 52.3 | 3,883 | 34 | 23 | 79.6 | 124 | 776 | 6.3 | 41 | 7 | 9 | ||
| 1991 1991 CFL season The 1991 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 38th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 34th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1991:... |
OTT 1991 Ottawa Rough Riders season The 1991 Ottawa Rough Riders finished 3rd place in the East division with a 7–11–0 record. They were defeated in the East Semi-Final by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:-Schedule:-Postseason:-References:... |
18 | 546 | 282 | 51.6 | 4,275 | 24 | 31 | 68.7 | 129 | 1,036 | 8.0 | 42 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 1992 1992 CFL season -1992 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Doug Flutie , Calgary Stampeders*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Ray Elgaard , Saskatchewan Roughriders*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Willie Pless , Edmonton Eskimos... |
HAM 1992 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season The 1992 Hamilton Tiger-Cats finished in 2nd place in the East division with a 11–7–0 record. They appeared in the East Final.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Schedule:-Postseason:-References:... |
18 | 523 | 266 | 50.9 | 3,858 | 19 | 14 | 76.2 | 111 | 850 | 7.7 | 37 | 7 | 18 | ||
| 1993 1993 CFL season The 1993 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 40th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 36th Canadian Football League season.-CFL news in 1993:... |
EDM 1993 Edmonton Eskimos season The 1993 Edmonton Eskimos finished in 2nd place in the West Division with a 12–6–0 record and won the 81st Grey Cup.- CFL Draft:-Schedule:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:Total attendance: 274,836... |
18 | 400 | 214 | 53.5 | 3,394 | 25 | 10 | 92.4 | 120 | 920 | 7.7 | 43 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 1994 1994 CFL season The 1994 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 41st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 37th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1994:... |
EDM | 18 | 493 | 254 | 51.5 | 3,554 | 19 | 15 | 75.2 | 120 | 707 | 5.9 | 43 | 7 | 11 | ||
| 1995 1995 CFL season The 1995 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 42nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 38th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1995:... |
MEM 1995 Memphis Mad Dogs season The 1995 Memphis Mad Dogs season was the first and only season in their franchise history. Memphis finished 4th in the south division with a 9–9–0 record, but missed the playoffs.-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-References:... |
15 | 390 | 228 | 58.5 | 3,211 | 11 | 13 | 80.6 | 63 | 427 | 6.8 | 25 | 0 | 5 | ||
| 1996 1996 CFL season The 1996 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 43rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 39th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1996:... |
BC 1996 BC Lions season The 1996 BC Lions finished in 5th place in the West Division with a 5–13 record and failed to make the playoffs.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-Western Division All-Star Selections:... |
14 | 368 | 219 | 59.5 | 2,772 | 13 | 10 | 83.5 | 52 | 400 | 7.7 | 31 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 1997 1997 CFL season The 1997 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 44th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 40th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1997:... |
BC 1997 BC Lions season The 1997 BC Lions finished in 4th place in the West Division with a 8–10 record. Because of the "crossover" rule, they appeared in the East Semi-Final... |
18 | 583 | 378 | 64.8 | 4,653 | 21 | 11 | 93.5 | 111 | 837 | 7.5 | 28 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 1998 1998 CFL season -1998 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Mike Pringle , Montreal Alouettes*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Mike Morreale , Hamilton Tiger-Cats*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Joe Montford , Hamilton Tiger-Cats... |
BC 1998 BC Lions season The 1998 BC Lions finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 9–9 record. They appeared in the West Semi-Final, but lost to the Edmonton Eskimos.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-1998 CFL All-Stars:... |
18 | 479 | 282 | 58.9 | 3,519 | 16 | 16 | 79.0 | 115 | 782 | 6.8 | 29 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 1999 1999 CFL season -1999 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Danny McManus , Hamilton Tiger-Cats*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Mike O'Shea , Toronto Argonauts*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Calvin Tiggle , Hamilton Tiger-Cats... |
BC 1999 BC Lions season The 1999 BC Lions finished in 1st place in the West Division with a 13–5 record. They appeared in the West Final.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:-West Final:-References:... |
18 | 521 | 315 | 60.5 | 4,219 | 22 | 13 | 89.9 | 136 | 785 | 5.8 | 30 | 8 | 13 | ||
| 2000 2000 CFL season -2000 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Dave Dickenson , Calgary Stampeders*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Sean Millington , BC Lions*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Joe Montford , Hamilton Tiger-Cats... |
BC 2000 BC Lions season The 2000 BC Lions finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 8–10 record. After starting the season with a 5–9 record, the Lions won four of their last five regular season games and entered the post-season with heavy momentum. As such, they became the first team in CFL history with a losing... |
18 | 525 | 324 | 61.7 | 4,840 | 24 | 11 | 98.4 | 58 | 284 | 4.9 | 34 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 2001 2001 CFL season The 2001 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 48th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 44th Canadian Football League season.-CFL news in 2001:... |
BC | 16 | 471 | 251 | 53.3 | 3,631 | 18 | 14 | 79.0 | 86 | 580 | 6.7 | 45 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 2002 2002 CFL season The 2002 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 49th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 45th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2002:... |
BC 2002 BC Lions season The 2002 BC Lions finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 10–8 record. They appeared in the West-Semi Final.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Season schedule:- Passing:-Rushing:-Receiving:-2002 CFL All-Stars:... |
18 | 474 | 268 | 56.5 | 3,987 | 22 | 10 | 90.9 | 70 | 479 | 6.8 | 22 | 4 | 7 | ||
| 2003 2003 CFL season The 2003 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 50th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 46th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2003:... |
TOR 2003 Toronto Argonauts season The 2003 Toronto Argonauts finished in 2nd place in the East Division of the 2003 CFL season with a 9–9–0 record. They won the East Division Semi-finals but lost the East Division Final.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:- Season Standings:-Regular season:... |
16 | 450 | 267 | 59.3 | 3,395 | 17 | 10 | 86.3 | 76 | 507 | 6.7 | 26 | 4 | 9 | ||
| 2004 2004 CFL season The 2004 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 51st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 47th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2004:... |
TOR 2004 Toronto Argonauts season The 2004 Toronto Argonauts finished in 2nd place in the East Division with a 10–7–1 record. They won the East Championship and the Grey Cup.- CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Regular season:-Postseason:-Grey Cup:... |
11 | 312 | 189 | 60.6 | 2,438 | 12 | 4 | 92.6 | 40 | 212 | 5.3 | 32 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2005 2005 CFL season The 2005 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 52nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 48th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2005:... |
TOR 2005 Toronto Argonauts season The 2005 Toronto Argonauts season was the 48th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 133rd season overall. The Argonauts finished the regular season 11–7 and finished in first place in the CFL's Eastern Division.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
17 | 549 | 352 | 64.1 | 5,082 | 33 | 15 | 102.7 | 85 | 467 | 5.5 | 26 | 4 | 9 | ||
| 2006 2006 CFL season -2006 Rogers CFL Awards:* CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Geroy Simon , BC Lions* CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Brent Johnson , BC Lions* CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Brent Johnson , BC Lions... |
TOR 2006 Toronto Argonauts season The 2006 Toronto Argonauts season was the 49th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 134th season overall. The Argonauts finished the regular season 10–8 and finished in second place in the CFL's Eastern Division.-Offseason:... |
18 | 335 | 198 | 59.1 | 2,567 | 12 | 11 | 81.5 | 25 | 197 | 7.9 | 22 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2007 2007 CFL season The 2007 CFL season was the 54th season of modern Canadian professional football. Officially, it was the 50th season of the league, and many special events were held to commemorate the event. Regular-season play began on June 28, 2007 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario and concluded on... |
TOR 2007 Toronto Argonauts season The 2007 Toronto Argonauts season was the 50th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and 135th season overall. The Argonauts finished the regular season 11–7 and finished in first place in the CFL's Eastern Division.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:... |
9 | 67 | 45 | 67.2 | 492 | 3 | 0 | 103.6 | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | ||
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370 | 9,138 | 5,158 | 56.4 | 72,381 | 394 | 278 | 83.8 | 1,766 | 11,920 | 6.7 | 51 | 93 | 161 | |||