Kelvin Anderson facts for kids
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| Born: | February 4, 1972 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Southeast Missouri State |
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| 1996–2002 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2001 | San Francisco Demons |
| 2003 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1998, 1999, 2001 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1997–2001 |
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Kelvin Anderson was born on February 4, 1972. He is a former professional football player from the United States. He played as a running back, which is a player who primarily carries the ball.
Kelvin Anderson is famous for setting a record in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He ran for over 1,000 yards in eight seasons in a row! He also helped his team, the Calgary Stampeders, win the Grey Cup championship twice. This happened in 1998 and 2001.
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Kelvin Anderson's Football Journey
Early Life and College Play
Kelvin Anderson played football in high school at New Madrid County Central. After high school, he went to Southeast Missouri State for college. There, he played college football and earned a cool nickname: "Earthquake."
Becoming a CFL Star
Kelvin Anderson started his amazing streak of 1,000-yard seasons in 1996. He joined the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. In 2000, he played 15 games for Calgary. He ran for 1,048 yards and scored six touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns. That year, he won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy as the best rusher in the Western Division.
Record-Breaking Seasons
In 2001, Kelvin Anderson was named a Western All-Star for the fifth year in a row. He was also named a CFL All-Star for the third time. He ran for a career-high 1,383 yards and scored six touchdowns. He also caught 48 passes for 433 yards and nine touchdowns.
Kelvin Anderson also played in the XFL for one season in 2001. He played for the San Francisco Demons. He led his team in rushing with 228 yards.
Moving Teams and Setting a New Record
Kelvin Anderson had played his whole CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders. But before the 2003 season, the Stampeders let him go. He then signed with the BC Lions. He followed his former coach, Wally Buono, who also left Calgary.
With the BC Lions in 2003, he continued his incredible streak. He rushed for over 1,000 yards for the eighth season in a row. This set a new league record! He decided to retire from football just before the 2004 CFL season. Antonio Warren took over as the Lions' main running back after him.
Hall of Fame Recognition
Kelvin Anderson's amazing career was recognized in 2017. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates his great achievements in Canadian football.
Career Statistics Highlights
Kelvin Anderson had a very successful career. Here are some of his key rushing statistics from the CFL:
- In 1996, he rushed for 1,068 yards.
- In 1997, he rushed for 1,088 yards.
- In 1998, he rushed for 1,325 yards.
- In 1999, he rushed for 1,308 yards.
- In 2000, he rushed for 1,048 yards.
- In 2001, he rushed for 1,383 yards, his career high.
- In 2002, he rushed for 1,074 yards.
- In 2003, he rushed for 1,048 yards.
Overall, in his CFL career, Kelvin Anderson played 188 games. He rushed for a total of 9,340 yards and scored 58 touchdowns.
