Kelvin Anderson
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Kelvin Anderson is a retired Canadian football player.
[edit] Profile
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Weight: 205 lb.
- Birthday: February 4, 1972
- Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana
- College: Southeast Missouri State
[edit] Career
In 2002 he ran for over 1,000 for the seventh straight season, as he had 1,074 yards and four touchdowns in 18 games with the Calgary Stampeders.
Anderson also caught 24 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns and returned nine kickoffs for 145 yards. In 2001 he was named a Western All-Star for the fifth consecutive season, and was named a CFL All-Star for the third time in his career, and ran a career-high for a career-high 1,383 yards and six touchdowns.
Anderson also caught 48 passes for 433 yards and nine touchdowns. He ran eight times for 22 yards in a Grey Cup win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In 2000 he played in 15 games for Calgary, and ran for 1,048 yards and scored six touchdowns. He caught 34 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns, and captured the Eddie James Memorial Trophy as the Western Division’s top rusher. Kelvin has played all of his CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders before being signed by the British Columbia Lions in this offseason, after being released by the Stampeders in favor of Lawrence Phillips. After being cut by the Stampeders, Kelvin came to BC after being signed by his former head coach in Calgary, Wally Buono. He retired just prior the 2004 season.
Anderson also played in the only XFL season in 2001 for the San Francisco Demons, leading the team in rushing with 228 yards.
Nicknamed "Earthquake" because he played for New Madrid County Central High School.
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