George Reed, legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders running back, dead at 83

George Reed, the rugged fullback who was one of the most dominant rushers in CFL history, has died.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team Reed spent his entire CFL career with, confirmed that Reed passed away Sunday, a day before his 84th birthday.

The six-foot, 205-pound Reed played with the Riders from 1963 until 1975. Upon retirement, Reed was the league's all-time leader in rushing yards (16,116) and rushing TDs (134) when he stepped away from the game before training camp in 1976.

Reed's No. 34 is one of only eight numbers ever retired by the Riders.

"It is remarkable that George played 13 years in the Canadian Football League, an eternity in professional football, particularly for a running back," CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said in a statement. "It is notable that he played all 203 of his games for one team, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, earning the CFL's most outstanding player award in 1965.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club mourn the passing of one of its greatest players of all time, George Reed.<br><br>