BC Lions all-time records and statistics
The following is a list of BC Lions all time records and statistics current to the 2019 CFL season. Each category lists the top five players, where known, except for when the fifth place player is tied in which case all players with the same number are listed. Games and seasons played lists the top ten players.
Games
Most Games Played
- 408 – Lui Passaglia (1976–2000)
- 265 – Jamie Taras (1987–2002)
- 233 – Al Wilson (1972–86)
- 223 – Norm Fieldgate (1954–67)
- 212 – Ryan Phillips (2005–16)
- 202 – Cory Mantyka (1993–2005)
- 197 – Jim Young (1967–79)
- 197 – Angus Reid (2001–12)
- 194 – Geroy Simon (2001–12)
- 192 – Glen Jackson (1976–87)
Most Seasons Played
- 25 – Lui Passaglia (1976–2000)
- 16 – Jamie Taras (1987–2002)
- 15 – Al Wilson (1972–86)
- 14 – Norm Fieldgate (1954–67)
- 13 – Jim Young (1967–79)
- 13 – Cory Mantyka (1993–2005)
- 13 – Bret Anderson (1997–2009)
- 12 – Greg Findlay (1962–73)
- 12 – Glen Jackson (1976–87)
- 12 – Angus Reid (2001–12)
- 12 – Geroy Simon (2001–12)
- 12 – Ryan Phillips (2005–16)
- 12 – Paul McCallum (1993–94, 2006–14, 2016)
Scoring
Most Points – Career
- 3991 – Lui Passaglia (1976–2000)
- 1506 – Paul McCallum (1993–94, 2006–14, 2016)
- 570 – Ted Gerela (1967–73)
- 568 – Geroy Simon (2001–12)
- 523 – Willie Fleming (1959–66)
Most Points – Season
- 214 – Lui Passaglia – 1987
- 210 – Lui Passaglia – 1991
- 203 – Paul McCallum – 2011
- 197 – Lui Passaglia – 1998
- 194 – Lui Passaglia – 1995
Most Points – Game
- 25 – Willie Fleming – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, October 29, 1960
- 24 – Larry Key – at Calgary Stampeders, Jul 31, 1981
- 24 – Mervyn Fernandez – 3 times
- 24 – Lui Passaglia – versus Toronto Argonauts, Sep 6, 1985
- 24 – Cory Philpot – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Sep 16, 1995
- 24 – Alfred Jackson – versus Montreal Alouettes, Aug 4, 2001
- 24 – Sean Millington – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Jul 18, 2002
- 24 – Geroy Simon – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Aug 13, 2004
Most Touchdowns – Career
- 94 – Geroy Simon (2001–12)
- 87 – Willie Fleming (1959–66)
- 78 – Sean Millington (1991–97, 2000–02)
- 68 – Jim Young (1967–79)
- 58 – Mervyn Fernandez (1982–86, 94)
Most Touchdowns – Season
- 22 – Cory Philpot (1995)
- 20 – Jon Volpe (1991)
- 19 – Larry Key (1981)
- 19 – Joe Smith (2007)
- 18 – Willie Fleming (1960)
- 18 – David Williams (1988)
Most Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Willie Fleming – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, October 29, 1960
- 4 – Larry Key – at Calgary Stampeders, Jul 31, 1981
- 4 – Mervyn Fernandez – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Jul 6, 1984
- 4 – Mervyn Fernandez – at Ottawa Rough Riders, Oct 13, 1984
- 4 – Mervyn Fernandez – versus Calgary Stampeders, Aug 17, 1985
- 4 – David Williams – versus Edmonton Eskimos, Oct 29, 1988
- 4 – Cory Philpot – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Sep 16, 1995
- 4 – Alfred Jackson – versus Montreal Alouettes, Aug 4, 2001
- 4 – Sean Millington – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Jul 18, 2002
- 4 – Geroy Simon – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Aug 13, 2004
Most Rushing Touchdowns – Career
- 66 – Sean Millington – (1991–97, 2000–02)
- 47 – Larry Key – (1978–82)
- 42 – Cory Philpot – (1993–97)
- 38 – Willie Fleming – (1959–66)
- 32 – Jim Evenson – (1968–72)
- 32 – Robert Drummond – (1998–2001)
Most Rushing Touchdowns – Season
- 19 – Joe Smith (2007)
- 17 – Cory Philpot (1995)
- 17 – Larry Key (1981)
- 16 – Jon Volpe (1991)
Most Rushing Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Larry Key – at Calgary Stampeders, Jul 31, 1981
- 4 – Sean Millington – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Jul 18, 2002
Most Receiving Touchdowns – Career
- 93 – Geroy Simon – (2001–12)
- 65 – Jim Young – (1967–79)
- 57 – Mervyn Fernandez – (1982–86, 94)
- 55 – Emmanuel Arceneaux – (2009–10, 2013–18)
- 46 – Mike Trevathan – (1991–97)
Most Receiving Touchdowns – Season
- 18 – David Williams (1988)
- 17 – Mervyn Fernandez (1984)
- 15 – Mervyn Fernandez (1985)
- 15 – Geroy Simon (2006)
Most Receiving Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Mervyn Fernandez – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Jul 6, 1984
- 4 – Mervyn Fernandez – at Ottawa Rough Riders, Oct 13, 1984
- 4 – Mervyn Fernandez – versus Calgary Stampeders, Aug 17, 1985
- 4 – David Williams – versus Edmonton Eskimos, Oct 29, 1988
- 4 – Alfred Jackson – versus Montreal Alouettes, Aug 4, 2001
- 4 – Geroy Simon – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Aug 13, 2004
Passing
Most Passing Yards – Career
- 27,621 – Damon Allen – (1996–2002)
- 26,718 – Roy Dewalt – (1980–87)
- 21,352 – Travis Lulay – (2009–18)
- 16,675 – Joe Kapp – (1961–66)
- 13,573 – Dave Dickenson – (2003–07)
Most Passing Yards – Season
- 6619 – Doug Flutie – 1991
- 5496 – Dave Dickenson – 2003
- 5226 – Jonathon Jennings – 2016
- 5088 – Casey Printers – 2004
- 4840 – Damon Allen – 2000
Most Passing Yards – Game
- 601 – Danny Barrett – versus Toronto Argonauts, August 12, 1993
- 582 – Doug Flutie – versus Edmonton Eskimos, October 12, 1991
- 523 – Kent Austin – versus Toronto Argonauts, August 11, 1994
- 509 – Dave Dickenson – versus Ottawa Renegades, July 18, 2003
- 504 – Roy Dewalt – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 6, 1985
Most Passing Attempts – Career
- 3421 – Damon Allen – (1996–2002)
- 2898 – Roy Dewalt – (1980–87)
- 2613 – Travis Lulay – (2009–18)
- 2044 – Joe Kapp – (1961–66)
- 1474 – Jonathon Jennings – (2015–18)
Most Passing Attempts – Season
- 730 – Doug Flutie – 1991
- 597 – Matt Dunigan – 1989
- 583 – Damon Allen – 1997
- 583 – Travis Lulay – 2011
Most Passing Attempts – Game
- 57 – Damon Allen – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 6, 1997
- 56 – Tony Kimbrough – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, August 6, 1992
Most Passing Completions – Career
- 2037 – Damon Allen – (1996–2002)
- 1705 – Roy Dewalt – (1980–87)
- 1658 – Travis Lulay – (2009–18)
- 1089 – Joe Kapp – (1961–66)
- 980 – Jonathon Jennings – (2015–18)
Most Passing Completions – Season
- 466 – Doug Flutie – 1991
- 378 – Damon Allen – 1997
- 371 – Jonathon Jennings – 2016
- 370 – Dave Dickenson – 2003
Most Passing Completions – Game
- 38 – Buck Pierce – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 29, 2008
- 37 – Doug Flutie – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, August 21, 1991
Most Passing Touchdowns – Career
- 136 – Damon Allen – (1996–2002)
- 129 – Roy Dewalt – (1980–87)
- 127 – Travis Lulay – (2009–18)
- 97 – Joe Kapp – (1961–66)
- 90 – Dave Dickenson – (2003–07)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Season
- 38 – Doug Flutie – (1991)
- 36 – Dave Dickenson – (2003)
- 35 – Casey Printers – (2004)
- 32 – Travis Lulay – (2011)
- 28 – Joe Kapp – (1962)
- 28 – Joe Paopao – (1981)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Game
- 6 – Joe Kapp – at Edmonton Eskimos, September 29, 1962
- 6 – Dave Dickenson – at Ottawa Renegades, July 18, 2003
- 5 – Doug Flutie – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, August 21, 1991
- 5 – Dave Dickenson – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, August 22, 2003
- 5 – Dave Dickenson – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, June 16, 2006
- 5 – Mike Reilly – versus Toronto Argonauts, October 5, 2019
Rushing
Most Rushing Attempts – Career
- 1,151 – Jim Evenson – (1968–72)
- 933 – Sean Millington – (1991–97, 2000–02)
- 914 – John Henry White – (1978-87)
- 887 – Larry Key – (1978–82)
- 868 – Willie Fleming – (1959–66)
Most Rushing Attempts – Season
- 281 – Joe Smith – 2007
- 260 – Jim Evenson – 1971
- 257 – Robert Drummond – 1999
- 255 – Jim Evenson – 1969
- 248 – Jim Evenson – 1968
Most Rushing Attempts – Game
- 32 – Jim Evenson – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 19, 1968
Most Rushing Yards – Career
- 6125 – Willie Fleming – (1959–66)
- 5708 – Jim Evenson – (1968–72)
- 4984 – Sean Millington – (1991–97, 2000–02)
- 4715 – John Henry White – (1978-87)
- 4532 – Larry Key – (1978–82)
Most Rushing Yards – Season
- 1510 – Joe Smith – 2007
- 1451 – Cory Philpot – 1994
- 1395 – Jon Volpe – 1991
- 1309 – Robert Drummond – 1999
- 1308 – Cory Philpot – 1995
- 1287 – Jim Evenson – 1969
- 1240 – Martell Mallett – 2009
- 1239 – Lou Harris – 1974
- 1237 – Jim Evenson – 1971
- 1234 – Willie Fleming – 1963
- 1220 – Jim Evenson – 1968
- 1176 – Monroe Eley – 1974
- 1161 – Nub Beamer – 1962
- 1136 – Antonio Warren – 2004
- 1119 – Mike Strickland – 1976
- 1112 – Andrew Harris – 2012
- 1098 – Larry Key – 1981
- 1060 – Larry Key – 1979
- 1054 – Bob Swift – 1964
- 1054 – Larry Key – 1978
- 1051 – Willie Fleming – 1960
- 1048 – Kelvin Anderson – 2003
- 1039 – Andrew Harris – 2015
- 1029 – Johnny Musso – 1973
- 1024 – Cory Philpot – 1996
- 1010 – Sean Millington – 2000
- 1004 - John White - 2019
- 1003 – Jim Evenson – 1970
Most Rushing Yards – Game
- 213 – Martell Mallett – versus Montreal Alouettes, Sept 4, 2009
- 212 – Sean Millington – at Saskatchewan Roughriders, August 15, 1997
- 206 – Keyvan Jenkins – at Toronto Argonauts, August 1, 1985
- 202 – Jim Evenson – at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 26, 1969
- 202 – Lou Harris – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, August 8, 1974
Longest Run
- 109 – Willie Fleming – at Edmonton Eskimos, October 17, 1964
- 98 – Willie Fleming – at Edmonton Eskimos, September 19, 1960
- 97 – Willie Fleming – at Calgary Stampeders, October 20, 1962
- 97 – Willie Fleming – versus Calgary Stampeders, September 7, 1963
- 97 – Willie Fleming – at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 27, 1963
Receiving
Most Receiving Yards – Career
- 14,756 – Geroy Simon – (2001–12)
- 9248 – Jim Young – (1967–79)
- 8169 – Emmanuel Arceneaux – (2009–10, 2013–18)
- 6690 – Mervyn Fernandez – (1982–86,94)
- 6467 – Mike Trevathan – (1991–97)
Most Receiving Yards – Season
- 1856 – Geroy Simon – 2006
- 1750 – Geroy Simon – 2004
- 1731 – Darren Flutie – 1994
- 1727 – Mervyn Fernandez – 1985
- 1687 – Geroy Simon – 2003
Most Receiving Yards – Game
- 270 – Tyrone Gray – at Edmonton Eskimos, September 12, 1981
- 266 – Alfred Jackson – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, July 18, 1997
- 259 – Mervyn Fernandez – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 17, 1985
- 247 – Alfred Jackson – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 21, 2002
- 238 – Geroy Simon – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 13, 2003
Most Receptions – Career
- 904 – Geroy Simon – (2001–12)
- 556 – Emmanuel Arceneaux – (2009–10, 2013–18)
- 552 – Jim Young – (1967–79)
- 428 – Jason Clermont – (2002–08)
- 420 – Paris Jackson – (2003–13)
Most Receptions – Season
- 111 – Darren Flutie – 1994
- 105 – Geroy Simon – 2006
- 105 – Emmanuel Arceneaux – 2016
- 104 – Ray Alexander – 1991
- 103 – Geroy Simon – 2004
Most Receptions – Game
- 14 – Ray Alexander – 1991
- 14 – Eric Streater – 1989
- 14 – Darren Flutie – 1995
Interceptions
Most Interceptions – Career
- 51 – Larry Crawford – (1981–89)
- 47 – Ryan Phillips – (2005–16)
- 37 – Norm Fieldgate – (1954–67)
- 36 – Barron Miles – (2005–09)
- 34 – Keith Gooch – (1984–89)
Most Interceptions – Season
- 12 – Larry Crawford – 1983
- 12 – Ryan Phillips – 2007
- 11 – Less Browne – 1994
- 10 – Rich Robinson – 1970
- 10 – Steve Muhammad – 1998
- 10 – Barron Miles – 2006
Most Interceptions – Game
- 3 – Primo Villanueva – 1955
- 3 – Paul Cameron – 1958
- 3 – Norm Fieldgate – 1962
- 3 – Rich Robinson – 1969
- 3 – Wayne Matherne – 1971
- 3 – Larry Crawford – 1981
- 3 – Larry Crawford – 1983
- 3 – Melvin Byrd – 1985
- 3 – Eric Carter – 1999
Most Interception Return Yards – Career
- 816 – Ryan Phillips – (2005–16)
- 790 – Larry Crawford – (1981–89)
- 580 – Melvin Byrd – (1982–87)
- 529 – Barron Miles – (2005–09)
- 511 – Jerry Bradley – (1968–70)
Most Interception Return Yards – Season
- 299 – Ryan Phillips – 2007
- 188 – Jerry Bradley – 1970
Most Interception Return Yards – Game
- 129 – Melvin Byrd – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 11, 1984
- 120 – Neal Beaumont – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, October 12, 1963
Longest Interception Return
- 120 – Neal Beaumont – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, October 12, 1963
- 115 – Melvin Byrd – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 11, 1984
- 107 – Melvin Byrd – at Calgary Stampeders, October 16, 1963
Tackles (since 1987)
Most Tackles – Career
- 745 – Solomon Elimimian – (2010–18)
- 587 – Dante Marsh – (2004–14)
- 509 – Adam Bighill – (2011–16)
- 489 – Ryan Phillips – (2005–16)
- 448 – Barrin Simpson – (2001–06)
Most Tackles – Season
- 144 – Solomon Elimimian – 2017
- 143 – Solomon Elimimian – 2014
- 129 – Solomon Elimimian – 2016
- 121 – Adam Bighill – 2015
- 115 – Alondra Johnson – 1989
- 115 – Barrin Simpson – 2001
Most Tackles – Game
- 15 – Solomon Elimimian – at Montreal Alouettes, July 6, 2017
- 14 – Solomon Elimimian – at Toronto Argonauts, August 31, 2016
- 13 – Tracy Gravely – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, August 13, 1992
- 13 – Adam Bighill – at Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 29, 2012
- 13 – Dante Marsh – at Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 22, 2013
- 13 – Adam Bighill – versus Toronto Argonauts, July 24, 2015
- 13 – Solomon Elimimian – versus Ottawa Redblacks, October 1, 2016
- 13 – Solomon Elimimian – versus Ottawa Redblacks, October 8, 2017
Most Special Team Tackles – Career
- 190 – Jason Arakgi – (2008–16)
- 140 – Sean Millington – (1991–97, 2000–02)
Most Special Team Tackles – Season
- 35 – Mike Maurer – 2001
- 35 – Jason Arakgi – 2009
- 32 – Jason Arakgi – 2008
Most Special Team Tackles – Game
- 6 – Steve Glenn – versus Toronto Argonauts, July 24, 1997
- 6 – Chuck Levy – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 9, 2000
- 6 – Mike Maurer – versus Edmonton Eskimos, August 11, 2001
- 6 – Chandler Fenner – versus Edmonton Eskimos, October 21, 2017
Quarterback sacks
Most Sacks – Career
- 89 – Brent Johnson – (2001–11)
- 82.5 – James Parker – (1984–89)
- 56 – Mack Moore – (1981–84, 1988–89)
Most Sacks – Season
- 26.5 – James Parker – 1984
- 23 – Gregg Stumon – 1987
- 23 – Cameron Wake – 2008
- 22 – James Parker – 1986
- 20 – O. J. Brigance – 1993
Most Sacks – Game
- 5 – Mack Moore – at Ottawa Rough Riders, September 3, 1982
- 5 – Daved Benefield – versus Birmingham Barracudas, August 3, 1995
References
BC Lions Individual Records
B.C. Lions Media Guides
CFL Guide & Record Book, 2017 Edition
CFL website