Eskimos sign pass catching trio
Published on April 3, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
Edmonton, AB - There will be no shortage of receivers when the Edmonton Eskimos open their 2003 training camp on May 25th. The club announced today that free agents Kory Bailey, Antonio Harrison and Terrence Simmons have agreed to terms.
Kory Bailey
WR(Import)
North Carolina
March 31, 1979 - Durham, NC
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200
Yrs Esks: 1 Yrs CFL: 1 Yrs Pro: 1
Acquired:Signed as a free agent April 3, 2003
Kory Bailey finished his excellent collegiate career at North Carolina, 4th on the schools' all-time list with 139 receptions and 5th all-time in receiving yards with 1,939. Kory is one of only three players in UNC history with at least 25 catches in each season and is just the ninth player in school history to hit the century mark in receptions. His senior season (2001), Kory had a career high 44 catches for 608 yards and 6 TDs. Bailey signed as a free agent with the New York Jets and was a late cut from their 2002 training camp.
Antonio Harrison
WR (Import)
West Texas A&M
December 25, 1976 - Sacramento, CA
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 185
Yrs Esks: 1 Yrs CFL:1 Yrs Pro: 1
Acquired: Signed as a free agent April 3, 2003
Antonio Harrison spent two seasons at West Texas A&M (1998-1999) before signing as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders May 1st, 2000 and attended their training camp. During his time at Texas A&M, Antonio caught 54 passes for 1,008 yards and 8 TDs and was named to the All-Lone Star Conference Second Team
Terrence Simmons
WR (Import)
Marshall
August 23, 1978 - Port Charlotte, FL
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 180
Yrs Esks: 1 Yrs CFL: 1 Yrs Pro: 1
Acquired: Signed as a free agent April 3, 2003
Terrence attended the 2001 training camp of the (AFL2) Florida Fire Cats.
Young Canadian football players realize their dream on April 28th, as they are drafted in the CFL Canadian College Draft. Celebrate the journey of hometown heroes from their amateur roots to the professional status. The 91st Grey Cup will be held in Regina Saskatchewan on November 16th.
The Edmonton Eskimos open their 2003 training camp Sunday, May 25th at Concordia University College of Alberta. Edmonton Eskimo 2003 season tickets are now available, ranging in price from $109 to $350. Call (780) 448-ESKS or 1-800-667-3757 to get yours today! For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, please visit our web site at www.esks.com.
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