CFL Edmonton Elks

Mike Pringle announces retirement

Published on February 14, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) The CFL's all-time leading rusher, Edmonton Eskimo running back Mike Pringle announced his retirement today. In 2004, Pringle established new CFL records for career rushing yardage (16,425), yards from scrimmage (20,254) and tied the all-time touchdown mark (137). He finished the 2004 campaign with 1,141 rushing yards (fourth in the CFL) on 259 carries with 8 touchdowns. Mike also added 445 yards on 48 catches and 1 receiving touchdown.

"When I entered pro football, I had no idea that I would be leaving almost 15 years later, said Pringle. "After three teams and many highs and lows I've been blessed to play football for 30 of the 37 years I've been alive. To my teammates, coaches and fans throughout the CFL, thank you for your support and your friendship, I will miss you all."

"I've known Mike for many years and we've enjoyed great success together," said Eskimo Head Coach Danny Maciocia. "His career should be seen not solely in terms of the records, but also for the incredible dedication he brought to the stadium every day. Mike Pringle was a very special player."

Mike Pringle – Career Totals

Games Played: 187 (Edmonton-39, Sacramento-18, Baltimore-35, Montreal-95)

Rushing Yards: 2,962 carries for 16,425 yards and 125 touchdowns

Receiving Yards: 396 catches for 3,830 yards and 12 touchdowns

Divisional All-Star Selections: 9 ('94, '95, ‘96,'97, ‘98, '99, 00, '01, ‘03)

Most Outstanding Player in East Division: 1994, 1995 (South Division), 1998, 2000

CFL All-Star Selections: 6 ('94, 95, '97, '98, '99, '00)

CFL Most Outstanding Player Selections: 2 ('95, '98)

Playoff Games: 13

Playoff Stats: 260 rushes for 1,436 yards and 10 touchdowns

Grey Cup Appearances: 5 ('94, '95 w/Baltimore, '00, 02 w/Montreal, '03 w/Edmonton)

Grey Cup stats: 76 rushes for 393 yards and 2 touchdowns

Career Highlights

Most rushing yards in a season: 2,065 ('98)

Most 100+ rushing games: 73

Most 100+ rushing games in a season: 14 ('98)

Most consecutive 100+ rushing games in a season: 13 ('98)

Most rushing attempts in a regular season: 347 ('98)

Most rushing touchdowns in a season: 19 ('00)

Most rushing yards in a play-off game: 264 ('97)

Most yards from scrimmage in a regular season: 2,414 ('94, '98)

Mike has five of the CFL's top seven regular season rushing totals and is the only running back in CFL history to rush for more than 1,900 yards and 2,000 yards.

Led CFL in Yards from Scrimmage - 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000

Led CFL in Rushing Yards - 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Led CFL in Rushing Carries - 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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