Leo Lewis (running back)
Leo Everett Lewis, Jr. (February 4, 1933 – August 30, 2013) was an American college football player (running back) for Lincoln University of Missouri in the 1950s (1951–54), who continued his success with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (1955–1966).
College
As a running back at Lincoln University Lewis was nicknamed " The Lincoln Locomotive".
Lewis still holds school records for touchdowns in a season (22), touchdowns in a career (64), rushing yards in a season (1,239) and career rushing yards (4,457).
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
After a stellar college career, Lewis signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
He was named All-Pro six times and eventually earned a spot in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Lewis was a member of an amazing four Grey Cup winning Blue Bombers teams.
During his 11-year career in the CFL he rushed for 8,861 yards with a 6.6 yard average. He also was a remarkable kick-returner, averaging 29.1 yards on kickoff returns in his CFL career.