CFL.Ca article
Sheesh this makes me feel old. I vividly remember seeing these guys play in the CFL and they were all great players in their own right.
Flutie was well, Flutie. The guy showed that a little guy can have the hustle and heart to make it in pro football and interestingly enough for most of his career he called his own plays. He also showed that the CFL isn't just a bunch of fast little guys as he made an impact in the NFL after playing so many years in the CFL.
Mike "Pinball" Clemons was for many years the East version of Henry "Gizmo" Williams even though he was even smaller then most other CFL'ers. The guy was not only a great punt/kick returner but he was a durable and entertaining running back
Mike Pringle was a sturdy and reliable player in the CFL almost from the start. The guy holds the record for most yards by a RB in the CFL with 16,425 and when he retired held the record for most TDs ever with 137 which was only recently surpassed by a soon to be HOF'er in Milt Stegall. Pringle also holds the single season rushing record with 2,065 yards. I know those numbers look small to those that follow the NFL but those are huge numbers for a league where the offense is dominated by QB/WR/SB play.