Mike Saunders (gridiron football)

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Mike Saunders
Born: (1969-10-03) October 3, 1969 (age 52)
Milton, Wisconsin
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB
CollegeIowa
NFL draft1992 / Round: 10 / Pick: 262
Drafted byPittsburgh Steelers
Career history
As player
1992–1994Saskatchewan Roughriders
1995San Antonio Texans
1996Montreal Alouettes
1996Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1997Toronto Argonauts
1997–1999Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1995
CFL West All-Star1994

Mike Saunders (born October 3, 1969) is a former Canadian Football League running back who played eight seasons for five different teams.


Biography[]

Saunders was born in Milton, Wisconsin and attended the University of Iowa.[1] He was named CFL All-Star in 1995. He retired on May 8, 2000, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders second all-time leading rusher with 872 carries for 4,396 yards and 39 touchdowns. Over eight CFL seasons, he rushed 1,160 times for 5,780 yards and 39 touchdowns.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Catching Up With … Mike Saunders". Hawk Central. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Riders Saunders retires". CBC News. 2000-05-09. Retrieved 2008-06-06.


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