Your favourite Blue Bomber running backs of all-time!

[Knocker42]

I went with Leo Lewis as he was the very first Bomber player I was introduced to. His Uncle in Des Moines Iowa introduced me to him when I delivered the Des Moines Register paper to his barber shop one Sat morning. I was about 11 or so at the time. I then had the pleasure of watching him play in the Grey Cup on his uncles black and white TV. The game was carried by the old ABC "Wide World of Sports" for those that remember that show. I can not remember the year but maybe 1961 or 1962? I still remember the day! And even though I ended up in Dallas Texas shortly thereafter I have always been a Bomber Fan since that day!

If you know a man from Winnipeg who worked nights on the Des Moines Register for many years would you please PM me.

[Slimy Sculpin]

I'm old enough to have seen them all except Mr. Hanson. There's a difference between best (talent-wise) and favorite. Of the running backs that I saw play, Leo Lewis was the best...hands down. If you want to argue with that, fine but you'll have to also disagree with Bud Grant. As for favorite, well that's in the eye of the beholder so it could be anyone from the list depending on your situation/circumstance. I'm sure that all of these players had "weak moments" when they might not have been anyone's favorite. I'll still take Lewis. As an aside, one of my sons played bantam football (Nomads) against Ryan Reaves, whose father, Willard, was his head coach. Seriously, anyone who sat on the opposite side of the field from Coach Reaves would definitely not be a fan. (one man's opinion though.)

[New_Earth_Mud]

Oh man, if only Charlie cared about keeping in shape....what could have been!

One thing ive heard from players and coaches that were around Blink is that if he actually worked out and studied the game more he would not been as good.

What is did was more a natural abillity and instinct. He never had to think about what he was going to do....  he jus did it.

Im old enuff to have seen lots of these guys. Lots were great.

But just on pure fun to watch....  Roberts.

[Balticfox]

My other is Mike Richardson

Friends bro in law who had an amazing year.

Mike Richardson was my first RB fav though.

I was initially going to have ten choices, then I realized I had to expand my list up to fifteen. I still felt bad about having to leave Michael Richardson off my fifteen selections though.

[Pigskin]

Probably a lot of the fans in here never got to see Leo play.

[bunker]

I saw most on the list, and just caught the tail end of Leo Lewis' career. For sheer fun and excitement, my vote went to Mack Herron.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

My favourite all time is the Lincoln Locomotive....I watched him play in the glory years.   He could basically do everything extremely well.....including passing.   He revolutionized the position with his style of running and was as elusive as he was powerful.   He was electrifying on kickoffs and still holds the all time record for best return average.   He was a humble man on top of it....

Dave Raimey was my second favourite.....he didn't have the power of Lewis but he was so elusive and broke tackles at will with his slashing style.  He was a threat anywhere on the field

Mack Herron was my third choice for pure entertainment value....he was so elusive

Then there was Blink who was arguably one very talented athlete.....he carried the Bombers on his back at times and his pairing with Mike Sellars was the best running combination of that era.....

[BlueInCgy]

Kept it to RB who played while I have been a fan, so that is Reeves forward.

My ATF is Sellers, even though technically not a RB.  Memories of him literally moving the pile on his own, helmet off, stuff of legend.

[Doublezero]

I am old enough to have seen Dave Raimey and Mack Herron play. Same with Jay Washington. I think for a short while there were two Washingtons in the backfield.
I also picked Willard Reaves, Charles Roberts and Andrew Harris. Does anyone remember Richard Crump and Bob (Hoss) Houmard?

[drahgon]

I picked Charles Roberts as I didn't see most of the others on the list play. However, with his diminutive stature and poor training habits, the fact that he had such a long and successful is very impressive to me. Imagine if he trained and treated his body like Milt?

[GOLDMEMBER]

My favourite all time is the Lincoln Locomotive....I watched him play in the glory years.   He could basically do everything extremely well.....including passing.   He revolutionized the position with his style of running and was as elusive as he was powerful.   He was electrifying on kickoffs and still holds the all time record for best return average.   He was a humble man on top of it....

Dave Raimey was my second favourite.....he didn't have the power of Lewis but he was so elusive and broke tackles at will with his slashing style.  He was a threat anywhere on the field

Mack Herron was my third choice for pure entertainment value....he was so elusive

Then there was Blink who was arguably one very talented athlete.....he carried the Bombers on his back at times and his pairing with Mike Sellars was the best running combination of that era.....

arguably one very talented athlete?

Your glasses must have been very poor in the later 90s early 2000s

I guess if that?s the case Lewis was arguably a talented athlete as well!

[Blue In BC]

I am old enough to have seen Dave Raimey and Mack Herron play. Same with Jay Washington. I think for a short while there were two Washingtons in the backfield.
I also picked Willard Reaves, Charles Roberts and Andrew Harris. Does anyone remember Richard Crump and Bob (Hoss) Houmard?

The other Washington was Jim Washington. I remember Crump very well and recall his 105 TD run. Houmard was pretty good and seemed more like a FB body type powerful runner. For that matter I remember Art Perkins.

Perkins was a FB often used in FB draw type plays which was something new to the CFL back in the early 60's.

[Balticfox]

Love your list.

But another criteria  minimum five yrs?

Not a bad idea, though I would have had to do a bit more digging on some of the players.

[bunker]

I am old enough to have seen Dave Raimey and Mack Herron play. Same with Jay Washington. I think for a short while there were two Washingtons in the backfield.
I also picked Willard Reaves, Charles Roberts and Andrew Harris. Does anyone remember Richard Crump and Bob (Hoss) Houmard?

I remember Houmard. Talk about moving the pile, he was an automatic 3-4 yards, hole or no hole.

[the paw]

The other Washington was Jim Washington. I remember Crump very well and recall his 105 TD run. Houmard was pretty good and seemed more like a FB body type powerful runner. For that matter I remember Art Perkins.

Perkins was a FB often used in FB draw type plays which was something new to the CFL back in the early 60's.

Jim and Jay are the same guy.  The other Washington was Larry, who played 6 games in 1979 and one game in 1980.