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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ all-time leading rushing is headed to the Ring of Honour.
The team announced on Monday that Charles Roberts will be inducted on Sept. 7 during the Banjo Bowl, becoming the 16th member of the Ring of Honour.
“This is a big deal for me, I’m humbled and I’m very appreciative that I’m being honoured as one of the legends of the organization,” Roberts said in a news release.
Roberts joined the Bombers in 2001, being named the team’s top rookie and special teams player.
He led the league in rushing three times – 2003, 2005 and 2006 – and had six straight seasons with 1,000 yards rushing.
He became the franchise leader in rushing with 9,987 yards in 2007. Roberts is also only behind Milt Stegall for most touchdowns with the Bombers at 79.
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