Tim McCray
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Date of birth | August 20, 1960 |
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Place of birth | Waycross, Georgia, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | RB |
US college | Tulane |
Career history | |
As player | |
1984–1985 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1986–1990 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1989 |
CFL West All-Star | 1989 |
Tim McCray (born August 20, 1960) was a Canadian Football League (CFL) running back for the Ottawa Rough Riders[1] from 1984 through 1985, and for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1986 through 1990. He was an All-Star in 1989, the same year the Roughriders won the 77th Grey Cup.
In 1989, Tim won his first Grey Cup and was selected to the All-West and All-CFL All-Star team for the first time. He established career highs in all offensive categories as well as leading the CFL and breaking the Roughriders record for all-purpose yardage in the season with 2,684 yards. Tim became the sixth Roughrider to break the 1,000-rushing-yard mark with 1,285 yards rushing. Tim placed second in the club with 75 receptions for 749 yards. Tim also led the Roughriders in kick-off returns with 650 yards on 29 returns for a 22.4 average. Tim was the 1989 Saskatchewan Roughriders Molson Cup winner as selected by the fans as the most Popular Player.
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