Leo Lewis

PLAYING CAREER

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS 1955 - 1966

AWARDS AND HONOURS

ALL-WESTERN RUNNING BACK 1955, 1958, 1960 - 1962, 1964
ALL-CANADIAN RUNNING BACK 1962
GREY CUP PARTICIPATION 1957 - 1959, 1961, 1962, 1965
GREY CUP WINNING TEAMS 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962

Leo Lewis starred in the backfield at Lincoln University in Missouri and was known as the “Lincoln Locomotive”.

During his career, Lewis rushed 1,351 times for 8,861 yards and 48 touchdowns, carrying for more than 1,000 yards in both the 1958 and 1961 seasons. 

Lewis had 234 pass receptions for 4,251 yards and 26 touchdowns, also was a tough and dedicated player who also returned 187 kickoffs for 5,444 yards. Lewis scored a career total 450 points on 75 touchdowns, 5 converts, and one single.

Leo Lewis was named to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers All-Decade Team of the 1960’s and was elected to the Winnipeg Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

INDUCTED 1973 - PLAYER

 

Class of 1973 Russ Jackson, Moses (Moe) Lieberman, Q.C