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Player Kickoff Returns Records

Records researched by Steven M. Brainerd
Copyright © 1998-2014, Steven M. Brainerd. All rights reserved.
*** recent additions are in red ***
Seasons Kickoff Returns Leader (P-KR-010)
2  Charlie Williams, 1969-70 
2  Marv Pettaway, 1971-72 

Number of Kickoff Returns Career (P-KR-020)
140  Marv Pettaway, 1967-75 

Number of Kickoff Returns Season (P-KR-030)
40  Thoni Oriental, 2009 Dubuque Bruisers 
35  Mario Mendez, 1965 Hartford Charter Oaks 

Number of Kickoff Returns Game (P-KR-040)
9  Dave Erickson, 10/14/1984 
9  Chris Wettberg, 8/3/1985 Skagit Valley Raiders 
9  Jerry Marion, Wheeling Ironmen 9/21/1968 

Yards Returned Career (P-KR-050)
3,706  Marv Pettaway, 1967-75 
2,781  Wayne Hall, 2007-09 Arkansas War Cats 

Yards Returned Season (P-KR-060)
978  Thoni Oriental, 2009 Dubuque Bruisers 
877  Clyde Thomas, 1964 Wheeling Ironmen 
861  Ty Williams, 2001 Columbia Vikings (98 lg) 
840  Cory Bennett, 1998 Dallas Diesel (24 ret) 
789  Terry Evenshan, 1964 Portland Sea Hawks (29 ret 2 tds) 
782  Jim Snyder, 2007 Umpqua Valley Knights 
778  Tom Robinson, 1976 Chicago Heights Broncos 

Yards Returned Game (P-KR-070)
246  Jim Knobauch, Delavan Red Devils 9/12/1970 (6 ret 4 tds) 
243  John McQuire, Arlington Travelers 9/16/1967 (10 ret 72 lg) 
229  Jammian Weaver, St. Charles Cyclones 7/13/2002 (5 ret 1 td) 
223  Shahn Mitchell, Kent County Falcons 7/13/2002 (6 ret) 
220  Jim Snyder, Umpqua Valley Knights 5/19/2007 
215  Rodney Sessions, Metro East Stallions 8/7/1999 
206  Alan Emerson, Virginia Monarchs 7/14/2001 (4 ret 2 tds) 
204  Ty Williams, Columbia Cougars 6/9/2001 
203  Mike Bailey, 1979 Charleston (WV) Rockets 5/29/1981 
195  Dick Sledge, Okahoma City Plainsmen 8/31/1968 
195  Darralyn Cody, Tampa Bay Bulldogs 3/11/2006 (3 ret 100 long) 
192  Steven Levenseller, Sumner Bengals 8/9/1980 

Longest Return (yards) (P-KR-080)
109  Jack Fletcher, Mount Rainer Merchants 10/26/1947 
108  Karl Evans, Kansas Plainsmen 9/12/1998 
105  Ben Pate, Dayton Triangles 10/27/1957 
105  Cleveland Jones, San Diego Marines 12/7/1963 
105  John Watson, Los Angeles Mustangs 9/9/1972 
103  Billy Kilby, Marcus Hook Oilers 10/25/1956 
103  Jim Rutter, Buchanan Hawks 8/29/1970 
103  Art White, Kokomo Chiefs 10/8/1973 
102  Bugsy Walsh, Eagle Rock AC 10/16/1949 
102  Larry Joiner, Martinez Panthers 9/7/1957 
102  Jim Rutter, Buchanan Hawks 8/29/1970 
102  Ron Jackson, Sheboygan Redwings 10/10/1970 
102  J. Thomas 1982 Indianapolis Bears (9 ret 278 yds 30.8 avg 1 td) 
102  Jack Derecke, Pottstown Bandits 9/11/1983 
101  Ron smith, Aurora Clippers 11/11/1956 
101  Frank Morris, Delavan Red Devils 10/13/1954 
101  Reggie Lee, DC Collegians 10/1/1959 
101  Wayne Richardson, Waterbury Orbits 11/11/1967 
101  Tony Shaw, Plainfield Oaks 10/27/1979 
101  Mike James, Pierce County Bengals 9/26/1981 
101  Willie Daigle, Auburn Panthers 10/6/1984 
100  Billy Smith, Madison Mustangs 8/12/1967 
100  Forrest Wilson, Poughkeepsie Indians 9/19/1948 
100  Royal Dotson, Seattle Ramblers 9/12/1957 
100  Billy Martin, San Diego Marines 9/27/1959 
100  Lee Williams, Columbus Colts 8/26/1961 
100  Dick Christy, Tinicum Outriders 10/1/1964 
100  Chester Bell, Niles Panthers 9/3/1966 
100  Billy Smith, Madison Mustangs 8/12/1974 
100  Les Trimble, Alleganey County Cougars 8/22/1975 
100  Ron Parker, Augusta Eagles 9/25/1976 
100  Mike Askew, Brooklyn Kings 10/27/1985 
100  Dane Knickerehm, Boise Roughrider 6/12/2004 
100  Jad Karim, Vancouver Vipers 2009 

Return Average Season (P-KR-090)
76.0  Rod Sessions, Madison City Stallions (4 ret 304 yds 3 tds 99 lg) 
74.0  Dave Johnson, 1995 Flint Falcons (4 ret 296 yds 1 td) 
58.5  Jim Savage, 1992 Columbus Battlestars (2 ret 117 yds 1 td) 
56.5  Bill Powell, 1972 Rock Island Mohawks 
52.2  John Strickland, 1996 Racine Raiders (12 ret 626 yds) 
50.4  Rich Joyce, 1997 Boston Braves (5 ret 254 yds 2 tds) 
50.3  Wayne Hall, 2009 Arkansas War Cats (15 ret 754 yds 2 tds) 
44.7  Almond Brewer, 1982 San Jose Brewers (7 ret 313 yds 2 tds 91 lg) 
44.3  Dave Minnis, 2010 South Sound Shockers (3 ret 133 yds 1 td) 
44.2  Kenyatte Morgan, 1998 Portland Thunderbolts (8 ret 354 yds) 
42.8  Dave Minnis, 2009 South Sound Shockers (4 ret 171 yds 1 td) 
41.7  Kristoper Butler, 2010 South Sound Shockers (10 ret 417 yds 2 tds) 
41.6  Brian Birmingham, 1999 Chicago Coyotes (5 ret 208 yds 1 td 85 lg) 
41.0  Gary Kuydendahl, Racine Raiders (4 ret 163 yds 1 td) 
40.7  Chuck Lazar, Pittsburgh Wolfpack (10 ret 407 yds 3 tds) 
40.0  Herbet Brown, 1997 Detroit Bearcats (11 ret 440 yds 0 tds) 
39.1  Bobby Poeltl, 2007 South Sound Shockers (13 ret 508 yds 3 tds) 
38.9  Tom Robinson, 1976 Chicago Heights Broncos (20 ret 778 yds 0 tds) 
38.9  George Fernandes, 1999 Middleboro Cobras (7 ret 272 yds 1 td) 
38.7  Lamont Skipper, 1999 Dayton Drive (7 ret 271 yds 1 td) 
38.5  Lester Seays, 1964 Orlando Broncos (8 ret 308 yds 1 td) 
38.5  Dave Brannon, 1989 Portland Thunderbolts (11 ret 424 yds 2 tds 97 lg) 
38.3  Billy Smith, 1966 Madison Mustangs (9 ret 345 yds 1 td 90 lg) 
37.6  Claude Viverette, 2005 NE Missouri Cyclones 
37.4  James Jackson, 2003 Lincoln Renegades (15 ret 561 yds 3 tds) 
37.2  Herm Murphy, 1968 Lowell Giants (11 ret 409 yds 2 tds) 
37.2  Chuckie Dukes, 1998 Leominster Lions (11 ret 409 yds 2 tds) 
37.1  Matt Llames, Chicago Thunder (10 ret 371 yds 1 td 92 lg) 
36.7  Junior Tagaloa, 1993 Fresno Bandits (10 ret 367 yds 1 td) 
36.6  Earl Sledge, 1981 Marlboro Shamrocks (9 ret 329 yds 1 td) 
36.3  Mike Carver 1978 Plymouth Rocks (6 ret 218 yds 0 tds) 
36.0  Sunnel Motley, 1997 Baton Rouge Red Wings (18 ret 648 yds 1 td) 
35.9  Bob Abrams, 1977 Augusta Eagles (12 ret 434 yds 3 tds) 
35.9  James Worthy, 2000 Monroe Timberwolves (8 ret 287 yds 1 td) 
35.8  Jeff Higgins, 1998 Glens Falls Greenjackets (16 ret 574 yds 2 tds) 
35.0  Cory Bennett, 1998 Dallas Diesel 
34.7  Henry Waters, 1970 Madison Mustangs (15 ret 520 yds 1 td 96 lg) 
34.3  Ricky Harris, 1981 Indianapolis Stars 
32.0  Kean Schultz, 1966 Sheboygan Redwings (10 ret 320 yds 0 tds) 
31.3  Fred Pickard, 1963 Jacksonville Robins (9 ret 282 yds 1 td) 

Return Average Game (P-KR-100)
78.5  Wayne Hall, Arkansas War Cats 6/27/2009 (2 ret 157 yds 1 td) 
71.7  Rodney Sessions, Metro East Stallions 8/7/1999 (3 ret 215 yds) 
64.0  Steve Levenseller, Sumner Bengals, 8/9/1980 (3 ret 192 yds) 
61.3  Donovan Hodison, Nashville Mustangs, 6/12/2004 (3 ret 184 yds) 

Touchdowns Career (P-KR-110)
5  Larry Tucker, 1975 Sacramento Statesmen 
5  Derek Stingley, 1995 Hammond Thunder 
5  Wayne Hall, 2007-09 Arkansas War Cats 
5  Steve Johnson, Central Pennsylvania Piranha 
4  Hugh Oldham, 1967-69 

Touchdowns Season (P-KR-120)
5  Larry Tucker, 1975 Sacramento Statesmen 
5  Derek Stingley, 1995 Hammond Thunder 
4  Darren Green, 1986 Chicago Apaches 
4  Akeem Anthony, 2007 Tacoma Invaders 
3  Bill Powell, 1972 
3  Chuck Lazar, 1979 
3  Reggie Smith, 1979 Charlotte Chargers 
3  James Jackson, 2003 Lincoln Renegades 
3  Wayne Hall, 2007 Arkansas War Cats 
3  Bobby Poeltl, 2007 South Sound Shockers 
3  Jim Snyder, 2007 Umpqua Valley Knights 

Touchdowns Game (P-KR-130)
3  Justin Sherrod, West Michigan Force 8/26/2006 (3 ret 245 yds) 
2  Floyd Butler, Tulsa Oilers 9/10/1966 
2  Hugh Oldham, Sacramention Capitols 11/15/1969 
2  Sonny Johnson, Anderson Packers 10/6/1978 (90, 80) 
2  Ron Thomas, Washington Metro Bucs 10/10/1987 (88, 95) 
2  Ed McAdams, North Mecklinburg Storm 11/18/1992 
2  Mike Bridges, Richmond Ravens 8/20/1993 
2  Jeff Higgins, Glens Falls Greenjackets 9/5/1998 
2  Rodney Sessions, Metro East Stallions 8/7/1999 
2  Alan Emerson, Virginia Monarchs 7/14/2001 
2  Donovan Hodison, Nashville Mustangs, 6/12/2004 
2  Jim Snyder, Umpqua Valley Knights 5/19/2007 

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