Miles Gorrell

Miles Gorrell had one of the longest careers in CFL history, spanning 19 years from 1978 to 1996.  Durability of that sort is unusual and even more so from a lineman playing in the trenches.  Gorrell also rarely missed a game and played every game in each of his last ten seasons.  Gorrell is best known as an excellent offensive lineman, but he started his career as a defensive lineman and even had an interception in his first season.  Gorrell started as a territorial exemption by Calgary in 1978 and played for the Stampeders from 1978 to partway through 1982 when he was traded to Ottawa along with Larry James for future considerations.  Gorrell played only 2 games with Ottawa before being traded to Montral for a third round draft pick in the 1983 draft.  Because of the vagaries of scheduling and byes, Gorrell actually played 17 games in a 16 game season in 1982 (8 for Calgary, 2 for Ottawa and 7 for Montreal).  Gorrell remained with Montral until 1985, picking up Eastern All-Star recognition twice in those years (1983 and 1984).  Montreal seemed to mistakenly think Gorrell's carreer was over as they released hm in September of 1985, but he was promptly signed as a free agent by Hamilton.Gorrell finished he 85 season with the Tiger-Cats and remained with them until 1991.  Gorrell was an Eastern All-Star three times with Hamilton (1986, 1988 and 1989) and an All-Canadian selectin as well in 1989.  In 1986 and 1989, Gorrell was named the top offensive lineman and was the runner-up for league honours.  After the 1991 season, Gorrell was traded to Winnipeg for a third round pick in the 1992 college draft. Gorrell played four seasons (1992 to 1995) with the Bombers and didn't miss a game.  Gorrell became a free agent in February of 1996 and was signed by Hamilton where he played his final season, again not missing a game.  Gorrell was released by Hamilton in February of 1997.

Games Played, Tackles and Sacks
Year Team GP T ST Total TFL Yds KD Sacks Yds
1978 CAL 16





0
1979 CAL 16





0
1980 CAL 16





0
1981 CAL 16





2
1982 CAL 8





2
1982 OTT 2





0
1982 MON 7





0
1983 MON 16





0
1984 MON 16





0
1985 HAM 1





0
1985 MON 10





0
1986 HAM 18





0
1987 HAM 17 2 0 2


0
1988 HAM 18 2 0 2


0
1989 HAM 18 0 0 0


0
1990 HAM 18 2 0 2


0
1991 HAM 18 0 0 0


0
1992 WPG 18 2 1 3


0
1993 WPG 18 3 0 3


0
1994 WPG 18 1 0 1


0
1995 WPG 18 2 1 3


0
1996 HAM 18 0 0 0


0
Fumble Recoveries
Year Team FR Yds Avg TD Long OFR FF
1978 CAL 0 0 0 0 0 0
1979 CAL 1 0 0 0 0 0
1980 CAL 0 0 0 0 0 0
1981 CAL 0 0 0 0 0 0
1982 CAL 0 0 0 0 0 0
1982 OTT 0 0 0 0 0 0
1982 MON 0 0 0 0 0 0
1983 MON 0 0 0 0 0 2
1984 MON 0 0 0 0 0 0
1985 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0
1985 MON 0 0 0 0 0 0
1986 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0
1987 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0
1988 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0
1989 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 3
1990 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0
1991 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0
1992 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1993 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 2
1994 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1995 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0
1996 HAM 0 0 0 0 0 0

Gorrell had one interception return for 7 yards in 1978.

 1995 REL