Robert Mimbs
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Robert Mimbs was a star Canadian Football League
running back
who played six seasons for three different teams. He was named CFL All-Star three times and he won the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
in 1991 and the Eddie James Memorial Trophy
and Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
in 1996.
From 1986 to 1989, Mimbs had tryouts with the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Phoenix Cardinals of the NFL. Mimb's stint with Phoenix included time as a replacement player during the strike in 1987. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Mimbs for the 1990 season after his release by Phoenix, and Mimbs had fantastic rookie season. In 1990, MImbs ran for 1341 yards and caught 71 passes for another 536 yards. Mimbs followed that up in 1991 with an even better season, rushing for 1769 yards rushing and 39 catches for 438 yards. Mimbs was named to the All-Canadian team in both of those first two seasons, won the CFL rushing title in both seasons and was the runner-up for the Most Outstanding Player in 1991. Despite that success, Mimbs was released just seven games into the 1992 season by the Bombers with just 392 yards on only 76 carries which was a far cry from the number of touches he got in his first two seasons.
The BC Lions picked up Mimbs as a free agent and he played 3 games for them in 1992 and just two games in 1993 before Mimbs was released for the second time. After sitting out the 1994 season, Mimbs tried to revive his career by signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Septemmber of 1995. Playing in only six games as the season wound down, Mimbs showed signs of returning to his old form, running for 444 yards. In a full season in 1996, Mimbs showed he was back to his old form as he led the CFL in rushing for the third time in his career with 1403 yards, winning the Roughriders Most Outstanding Player award. Mimbs also earned his third All-Canadian honour and was the Western nominee and eventual runner-up for the Most Outstanding Player in the CFL. Time and perhaps injuries seemed to catch up to Mimbs in his final season in 1997 as he ran for 493 yards in just ten games. Mimbs finished his career with 6162 yards rushing.
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
who played six seasons for three different teams. He was named CFL All-Star three times and he won the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
The Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy is a Canadian football award recognizing the most outstanding player of the Quebec University Football LeagueThe trophy was originally presented to the player who best exemplified skill, sportsmanship, and courage in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union...
in 1991 and the Eddie James Memorial Trophy
Eddie James Memorial Trophy
The Eddie James Memorial Trophy is a Canadian Football League trophy, awarded to the leading rusher in the West Division. Unlike other CFL trophies, there is no equivalent for the East Division....
and Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
The Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy is a trophy awarded to the Canadian Football League West Division's Most Outstanding Player, chosen from the nominees from each team in the division...
in 1996.
From 1986 to 1989, Mimbs had tryouts with the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Phoenix Cardinals of the NFL. Mimb's stint with Phoenix included time as a replacement player during the strike in 1987. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Mimbs for the 1990 season after his release by Phoenix, and Mimbs had fantastic rookie season. In 1990, MImbs ran for 1341 yards and caught 71 passes for another 536 yards. Mimbs followed that up in 1991 with an even better season, rushing for 1769 yards rushing and 39 catches for 438 yards. Mimbs was named to the All-Canadian team in both of those first two seasons, won the CFL rushing title in both seasons and was the runner-up for the Most Outstanding Player in 1991. Despite that success, Mimbs was released just seven games into the 1992 season by the Bombers with just 392 yards on only 76 carries which was a far cry from the number of touches he got in his first two seasons.
The BC Lions picked up Mimbs as a free agent and he played 3 games for them in 1992 and just two games in 1993 before Mimbs was released for the second time. After sitting out the 1994 season, Mimbs tried to revive his career by signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Septemmber of 1995. Playing in only six games as the season wound down, Mimbs showed signs of returning to his old form, running for 444 yards. In a full season in 1996, Mimbs showed he was back to his old form as he led the CFL in rushing for the third time in his career with 1403 yards, winning the Roughriders Most Outstanding Player award. Mimbs also earned his third All-Canadian honour and was the Western nominee and eventual runner-up for the Most Outstanding Player in the CFL. Time and perhaps injuries seemed to catch up to Mimbs in his final season in 1997 as he ran for 493 yards in just ten games. Mimbs finished his career with 6162 yards rushing.