Cedric Minter

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Cedric Minter, (born November 13, 1958, in Charleston, South Carolina), was an award winning running back in the Canadian Football League.

Went to High School in Boise, Idaho at Borah High School.

Graduating from Boise State University, where he was a two time All American, setting a school record rushing with 1526 yards in 1978 (since has been surpassed twice by Brock Forsey and Ian Johnson) and finishing his college career with 4475 rushing yards, Minter was not drafted by the NFL. He came to Canada in 1981.

He would play with the Toronto Argonauts from 1981 to 1983, rushing for 815, 563 and 599 yards in consecutive seasons. He was winner of the Frank M. Gibson Trophy as best rookie in the East in 1981, and was an all star in 1981 and 1982. His finest moment came in 1983, when with only minutes remainging in the 71st Grey Cup game, he scored a touchdown on a Joe Barnes pass to win the game and end the Argos long championship drought.

Minter played two seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets. In 1984 and 1985 he played a total of 9 games, rushing for 159 yards, catching 11 passes and returning punts and kickoffs. He returned to Toronto in 1986, playing 4 games and rushing for 170 yards. After a brief stint with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1987, Minter retired.

After receiving his B.Ed and Masters degrees, he is now a high school principal in Boise.