Former Lions star running back Millington rushes into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Millington rushed for 6,086 yards and 87 touchdowns over 13 CFL seasons and won two Grey Cups with B.C., Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto.
- Sean Millington was named Friday to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, becoming the second of six inductees announced for the prestigious honor.
- Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats star Brandon Banks was announced as the first member earlier this month, with the Class of 2026 set for induction Sept. 17 in Hamilton.
- A North Vancouver native and Simon Fraser University product, Millington won Grey Cups in 1994 and 2000 and was named the CFL's most outstanding Canadian in 1997 and 2000.
- "I'm elated, overjoyed, overwhelmed, grateful, blessed and amazed," said Millington when the Lions surprised him with the news earlier this week at practice.
- The first overall pick in the 1990 CFL draft played for the Lions, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto, recording 176 special-teams tackles and earning five West Division all-star selections.
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Former Lions star running back Millington rushes into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
HAMILTON - Former B.C. Lions running back Sean Millington is headed to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame after being named Friday to its 2026 class.
Sean Millington to be inducted into CFHOF and Museum’s Class of 2026
TORONTO – When the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFHOF) and Museum opens its doors this fall to the Class of 2026, Sean Millington will stand tall alongside his fellow inductees as they are celebrated for their outstanding milestones and tremendous accomplishments. The Vancouver native was invited to his hometown Lions’ practice, where the team’s current stars shared the news of his induction. The versatile running back is the second of six in…
Sean Millington To Enter Canadian Football Hall Of Fame
The Diesel is getting revved up for a long run to Hamilton! On Friday, running back and Lions legend Sean Millington was announced as the latest member of the 2026 Canadian Football Hall of Fame Class. Millington was surprised with the honour before addressing the Lions at practice earlier this week. “I’m elated, overjoyed, overwhelmed, grateful, blessed and amazed. It’s such a shock and something you obviously think about every year. You hear w…
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