Millington hangs up CBC suit for double blue uniform
Published on August 22, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is thrilled to bring back All-Star running back Sean Millington to pro football. Today, Millington signed a practice roster agreement with the team. Millington retired in 2002 with two Grey Cup rings after being named a CFL All-Star three times, Most Outstanding Canadian twice and still holds the BC Lions single-game rushing record with 212 yards. Millington has most recently been seen as a panelist on CFL on CBC broadcasts.
Commented Millington, "I got the bug to come back to play football after Grey Cup 2004, began training in January and looking at my possibilities. I want to make a contribution. I have something to add to a team and feel very comfortable with the Argo staff, organization and players. I believe signing with the Argos gives me a great shot at getting back to the Grey Cup."
Toronto Argonauts Head Coach Michael "Pinball" Clemons enthused, "Sean's portfolio of yesterday speaks almost as loudly as his physique does today. He's obviously a great player who has kept his body in top physical condition that knows and understands the game. A player of this magnitude makes you a better team but he specifically brings talents that will directly augment our current offensive capacities. His great size and speed make him a great blocker and inside runner. Sean is also very adept at catching the ball and as important as any of these attributes, he's a great special teams player. Sean Millington is one of the most complete football players you'll find anywhere on the face of the earth."
Sean will take to the practice field today for the first time as an Argonaut.
Sean Millington
Running Back
6.03, 237 lbs.
Simon Fraser University
Born: February 1, 1968
Vancouver, BC
1st Year Argo / 13th Year CFL
Non-Import
Acquired: Returned from retirement and signed with Toronto on August 22, 2005.
2002: Named West Division Most Outstanding Canadian for third time in his career...Retired at end of season from professional football 6th in CFL history for rushing touchdowns scored...Finished his career second in BC Lions history for most rushing yards in a career (5,958)...set a personal career high for touchdowns in a season with 16 in 2002.
2001: Scored 12 touchdowns.
2000: Named West Division All-Star...Named CFL All-Star...Named West Division Most Outstanding Canadian for second time in his career ...Named CFL Most Outstanding Canadian for second time in his career...Won Grey Cup Championship...Named Grey Cup Most Outstanding Canadian...Recorded first 1000+ yard rushing season...Released by Edmonton on February 29, 2000...Signed by Winnipeg March 13...Traded to BC on March 14 in exchange Antonio Armstrong and Mathieu Beaudoin.
1999: Claimed on waivers by Edmonton on July 27.
1998: Granted free agency on February 16...Signed as a free agent with Winnipeg on March 16.
1997: Named West Division All-Star...Named West Division Most Outstanding Canadian for first time in his career...Named CFL Most Outstanding Canadian for the first time in his career...Set BC Lions single game rushing record on August 15 vs Saskatchewan with 212 yards.
1996: Named West Division All-Star.
1995: Played just 7 games and scored seven touchdowns.
1994: Named West Division All-Star...Named CFL All-Star...Won Grey Cup Championship...Scored 11 regular season touchdowns.
1993: Named West Division All-Star for first time in his career...Named CFL All-Star for first time in his career.
1992: Played 17 games for the BC Lions and recorded 1 touchdown.
1991: Released in by Edmonton in July and signed as a free agent with BC in October.
1990: Drafted by Edmonton in the 1st Round (1st Overall) in the CFL Canadian Draft, Edmonton originally acquired the pick from Ottawa in exchange for RB Chris Skinner...Attended training camp with the NY Giants (NFL) and was released...Returned to Edmonton.
Personal: Enjoys acting on his spare time and has appeared in such television series as X-Files, the Outer Limits and Star Gate. Sean is also a public speaker who tackles topics that include teamwork and teambuilding. Since retirement in 2002, Sean has been a panelist on CFL on CBC broadcasts with Brian Williams, Greg Frers and Darren Flutie.
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