American gridiron football player (born 1951)
Tom Scott (born November 19, 1951) is a former Canadian Football League receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders.[1] He was drafted in the 1973 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. In an 11-year professional career from 1974–1984, he caught 649 passes for 10,837 yards and 88 touchdowns. Scott was a part of five Grey Cup winning teams with the Eskimos.[2] He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1998.[1]
Born and raised in northern California, Scott played college football at the University of Washington in Seattle, alongside quarterback Sonny Sixkiller.[2]
CFL annual receiving yards leaders
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
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Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy winners (1946–1972) |
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Prior to 1973, the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy was awarded in the WIFU/WFC to the player considered to be the most valuable to his team.
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Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy winners (1973–present) |
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From 1973, the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy is awarded to the West Division's Most Outstanding Player.
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Prior to 1973, the WIFU/WFC's Most Outstanding Player was separate from the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy.
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Edmonton Eskimos 66th Grey Cup champions
Edmonton Eskimos 67th Grey Cup champions
Edmonton Eskimos 68th Grey Cup champions
Edmonton Eskimos 69th Grey Cup champions
Edmonton Eskimos 70th Grey Cup champions