Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers star running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract with the football club at the premiere of a film about his life on Saturday. constantly chasingSo he can retire as a member of the blue and gold.
For Harris, it seemed natural to retire as part of the blue and gold.
“It feels like home,” Harris said. “In my career as a bomber, it just felt like the right thing.”
Harris, retired from the CFL at the age of 37 and currently living in London, Ontario, told reporters he has no plans to return to the field, but intends to remain in the game.
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“I’m not going to pull a Tom Brady,” Harris explained. “I’ve stayed in shape, I actually made a senior hockey team in Tillsonburg.”
Harris spent the last two seasons playing with the Toronto Argonauts after leaving the Blue and Gold as a free agent in 2019. He was candid when talking about how his mental health took a turn for the worst during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he hopes the film about his life can serve as a source of inspiration for those in need. Those who are struggling with their mental health.
“So when you’re having suicidal thoughts, I think it’s a very difficult situation to be in,” Harris said. “COVID was hard for a lot of people, but I was really in that dark place during COVID and it was really hard to get out of there.”
Harris signed with the Blue Bombers as a free agent in 2016 after beginning his CFL career with the BC Lions in 2009. He is credited by the Blue Bombers organization with being a major component in the franchise’s turnaround, winning numerous awards including the CFL’s Most Valuable Player Award. Outstanding Canadian in 2017 and 2019, and also Gray Cup MVP in 2019.
Along with four Gray Cups, Harris is one of six players in league history to surpass the 10,000-yard mark as a rusher, retiring with 10,380 yards and 51 touchdowns, while totaling 5,489 yards and 32 touchdowns. 607 receptions have been recoded for this.
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