Cory Philpot is a former running back

Running back

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 for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League

Canadian Football League

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. He played college football

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 at The University of Mississippi

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. He was two-time winner of the Eddie James Memorial Trophy

Eddie James Memorial Trophy

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 for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. He played on the Lions' winning Grey Cup

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 team in 1994.

In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most touchdown

Touchdown

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s in a season with 22, a record that was broken by Milt Stegall

Milt Stegall

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 in the 2003 CFL season

2003 CFL season

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. Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore, and even more so his ankle braking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard.

Today

Philpot currently serves as BCFC Game Commissioner of the Canadian Junior Football League

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