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|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1972-02-04)February 4, 1972 (age 53) South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Southeast Missouri State |
| Career history | |
| 1996–2002 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2001 | San Francisco Demons |
| 2003 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2017) | |
Kelvin Anderson (born February 4, 1972) is an American former professionalfootball player. As arunning back, he rushed for over 1,000 yards in eight consecutive seasons in theCanadian Football League (CFL), a league record. He won the CFL'sGrey Cup championship twice, as a member of theCalgary Stampeders, in1998 and2001.
Anderson played football at New Madrid County Central High School. He played college football atSoutheast Missouri State where he earned the nickname "Earthquake". Anderson's eight consecutive 1,000 yard seasons began in1996 with theCalgary Stampeders. In 2000, he played in 15 games for Calgary, and ran for 1,048 yards and scored six touchdowns. He caught 34 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns, and captured theEddie James Memorial Trophy as the Western Division's top rusher. In2001 he was named a Western All-Star for the fifth consecutive season, and was named a CFL All-Star for the third time in his career, and ran for a career-high 1,383 yards and six touchdowns. Anderson also caught 48 passes for 433 yards and nine touchdowns. Anderson also played in the onlyXFL season in 2001 for theSan Francisco Demons, leading the team in rushing with 228 yards.
Anderson had played all of his CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders when he was released by them prior to the2003 season in favor ofLawrence Phillips. Anderson signed with theBC Lions, following head coach and general managerWally Buono who had also been let go by Calgary. With the Lions in 2003, he rushed for over 1,000 yards for the eighth consecutive season, setting a league record. He retired just prior the2004 CFL season.[1]Antonio Warren succeeded him as the Lions' starting running back.
Anderson was inducted to theCanadian Football Hall of Fame in 2017.[1]
| Year | Team | GP | Rush | Yards | Y/R | Lg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 240 | 1,068 | 4.5 | 49 | 10 |
| 1997 | Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 246 | 1,088 | 4.4 | 34 | 9 |
| 1998 | Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 236 | 1,325 | 5.6 | 44 | 9 |
| 1999 | Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 262 | 1,308 | 5.0 | 39 | 8 |
| 2000 | Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 203 | 1,048 | 5.2 | 49 | 6 |
| 2001 | Calgary Stampeders | 17 | 262 | 1,383 | 5.3 | 46 | 6 |
| 2001 | San Francisco Demons | - | 53 | 231 | 4.4 | 39 | 1 |
| 2002 | Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 221 | 1,074 | 4.9 | 40 | 4 |
| 2003 | BC Lions | 17 | 188 | 1,048 | 5.6 | 52 | 6 |
| CFL Totals | 188 | 1858 | 9340 | 5.0 | 52 | 58 |