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Records researched by Steven M. Brainerd
Copyright © 1998-2014, Steven M. Brainerd. All rights reserved.

*** recent additions are in red ***

Seasons Receiving Leader (P-RE-010)

3  Jack Rosenthal, 1946 Newark Bombers, 1947 Bloomfield Cardinals, 1949 Bethlehem Bulldogs 

3  Jim Nelson, Hyde Park Cowboys, 1983-85 

Receptions Career (P-RE-020)

568  Randy Keeney, 1978-79,1984-92 Federick Falcons, 1980-83 Carroll County Chargers 

567  Averell Harris 

529  Mark Lloyd, Scranton Eagles 

455  Tom Bland, 1962-64 Wheeling Ironmen, 1965 Ft. Wayne Warriors, 1966-69 Orlando Panthers 

Receptions Season (P-RE-030)

117  Van Foster, 1987 Duncanville Drillers (1950 yds 22 tds) 

116  Roland Williams, 1998 Baton Rouge Redwings (1346 yds 14 tds) 

106  Hugh Rohrschneider, 1964 Portland Sea Hawks (1343 yds 12 tds) 

Receptions Game (P-RE-040)

17  Joey Stein, Siskiyou Savages 5/19/2007 (270 yds 1 td) 

16  Royce Shelton, Dallas County Rockets 11/12/1966 (212 yds 2 tds) 

16  Kenny Davis, West Virginia Rockets 8/8/2009 (218 yds 3 tds) 

15  Tom Morgan, Meriden Falcons 10/18/1969 (199 yds 2 tds) 

15  Roy Kelly, Manitowoc Chiefs 8/16/1975 (149 yds 4 tds) 

15  John Otterman, Woodbridge Bulldogs 11/2/1985 (138 yds 2 tds) 

15  Tim Wilbur, Terre Haute Thunder 8/10/1986 (247 yds 2 tds) 

14  Hugh McInnis, Mobile Tarpons 10/30/1965 (117 yds ot) 

14  Ed Francois, Joliet Explorers 10/30/1965 (173 yds 3 tds) 

14  Joe Peyton, Seattle Rangers 11/5/1967 (112 yds 1 td) 

14  Hal Wheeler, Buchanan Hawks 9/26/1970 (164 yds 1 td) 

14  Marcel Courtillet, 10/21/1972 Portsmouth Bucks (105 yds 0 tds) 

14  John Swartout, Frederick Falcons 10/11/1975 (85 yds 3 tds) 

13  Don Hakes, Chicago Bulls 9/22/1962 

13  Phil Hoover, Orange County Rhinos 12/8/1963 (283 yds 1 td) 

13  John Greiner, Wheeling Ironmen 8/29/1964 

13  Wilson Cardoza, New Bedford Whalers, 10/18/1969 (177 yds 4 tds) 

13  Charlie Morrissey, Sheboygan Redwings 10/6/1971 (36 yds 2 tds) 

13  A.J. Owens, Niles Saints 9/22/1974 (145 yds 1 td) 

13  Earl Rogers, Binghamton Jets 8/4/1978 (150 yds 1 td) 

13  Wayland Gay, Austin Texans 7/24/1981 

13  Wayland Gay, Austin Texans 7/31/1981 

13  Cody Bates, Snake River Sabercats 5/7/2005 

13  Frank Goroleski, Binghamton Jets 8/28/1982 (215 yds 1 td) 

13  Brock Gunter, Pocatello Predators 6/10/2005 

Yards Gained Career (P-RE-050)

11,368  Averell Harris 

10,375  Mark Lloyd 

8,907  Randy Keeney, 1978-79,1984-92 Federick Falcons, 1980-83 Carroll County 

8,563  Tom Bland 

Yards Gained Season (P-RE-060)

2,112  Averell Harris, 1982 Pittsburgh Colts (75 rec 24 tds) 

1,950  Van Foster, 1987 Duncanville Drillers (117 rec 22 tds) 

1,943  Sirr Parker, 2006 Inglewood Blackhawks (95 rec 16 tds) 

1,727  Averell Harris, 1981 Pittsburgh Colts (77 rec 16 tds) 

1,713  Phil Hoover, 1963 Orange County Rhinos (95 rec 11 tds) 

115  Bob Milkie, 1957-67 Racine Raiders 

Yards Gained Game (P-RE-070)

314  Don Shanklin, Newark Jays 10/10/1970 (9 rec 5 tds) 

313  Dave Washington, Columbus Capitols 10/13/1962 (6 rec 4 tds) 

303  Deshon Jones, Kankakee Plowmen 7/17/2010 (12 rec 3 tds) 

292  Randy Keeney, Frederick Falcons 11/26/1988 (8 rec 4 tds) 

290  C.J. Cheatwood, 5/8/2014 Tri-Cities Rattlers (4 tds) 

283  Phil Hoover, Orange County Rhinos 12/8/1963 

277  Corey Martin, Wichita Falls Drillers 6/23/2001 (7 rec 4 tds) 

270  Sirr Parker, Inglewood Blackhawks 9/8/2006 (12 rec 4 tds) 

270  Joey Stein, Siskiyou Savages 5/19/2007 

262  Averell Harris 8/28/1982 (10 rec 5 tds) 

255  Ben Rizzo, Herkimer Falcons 10/24/1964 (7 rec 7 tds) 

250  Deshain Beasley, Tri City Knights 2006 

248  Mack Cummings, Palm Beach Renegades 9/15/1990 (10 rec 2 tds) 

247  Wilson Cardza, Brockton Pros 9/18/1965 (9 rec 3 tds) 

247  Tim Wilbur, Terre Haute Thunder 8/10/1986 (15 rec 2 tds) 

243  Kyle English, East County Blackshirts 8/16/2008 

242  Derek Hawthorne, Grand Rapids Thunder 6/20/2004 (8 rec 3 tds) 

242  Ryshaune Ward, Gretna Storm 8/4/2007 (8 rec 4 tds) 

240  Harry Washington, West Seattle Warhawks 10/8/1983 

235  Jim Bednar, Lake County Rifles 9/10/1966 (9 rec 4 tds) 

230  Dave Garza, Helena Titans 4/24/2004 

230  Buck Mouser, Madison Lionz 4/24/2004 

229  Clarence Cook, Great Falls Gladiators 5/8/2004 (5 rec 3 tds) 

228  Josh Branch, Multnomah County Buccaneers 7/21/2001 

227  Mandrell Dean, Oklahoma City Strike Force 10/4/1993 (8 rec 3 tds) 

216  H.D. Murphy, Canton Bulldogs 11/22/1964 (4 rec 2 tds 76 long (twice)) 

Longest Reception (yards) (P-RE-080)

99  Willie Greenlaw from Ken Parady, Portland Sea Hawks 8/10/1963 

99  Cotton Clark from Bobby Jackson, Tuscaloosa Warriors 11/17/1963 

99  Tom Bland from Don Jonas 

99  Glen Cole from Bill Mokay 

99  Rick Johnson from Jim Goeckerman, Racine Raiders 8/22/1970 

99  Al Walker from Phil Petry, Hagerstown Bears 10/30/1971 

99  Wayne Randolph from Jim Haynie, Chambersburg Cardinals 11/9/1972 

99  Mike Adams from Don Harrison, Greenville Bulls 8/25/1973 

99  Cornell Barlow from Roger Pegram, Petersburg Titans 9/13/1975 

99  John Morgan from Jay Halpern, Massena Warriors 10/4/1975 

99  Ed Scott from Ken Smith, Shreveport Americans 7/10/1982 

99  Jesse Humphry from Andy Breault, Central Penn Piranha 9/9/1995 

99  Alex Green from Jim Clumpf, Idaho Matadores 5/6/2006 

99  Nate Taylor from Marty Cross, South Jersey Lynx 9/25/2009 

98  Jack McHale from Butch Van Remmen, Lackawanna Lancers 8/21/1968 

98  Bill Pratt from Charley Pratt, Bridesburg Legion 12/1/1959 

98  Tom Burke from Jack Rogan, Scranton Stars 7/29/1978 

98  Joe Sleighter from Larry Poole, Canton Bulldogs 6/27/1981 

98  Ron Dougherty from Charlie Bliss, Racine Raiders 9/12/1987 

98  Steve Gurvis from Bobby Jennings, Chicago Thunder 8/9/1998 (no touchdown) 

98  Justin Mattos from Brett Davison, Maine Black Bears 9/13/2008 

Average Yards Per Reception Career (P-RE-090)

20.0  Averell Harris 

19.5  Mark Lloyd 

Average Yards Per Reception Season (P-RE-100)

43.2  Steve Bailey, 1998 Courtland Huskies (7 rec 302 yds 2 tds) 

41.0  Jim Knobauch, Delavan Red Devils 9/12/1970 (246 yds 4 tds) 

38.5  Sherman Melvin, 1972 Kansas City Steers (6 rec 231 yds 6 tds) 

36.2  Ryshaune Ward, 2006 Gretna Storm (17 rec 616 yds 7 tds) 

35.0  Andrea Banks, 1988 West Palm Beach Renegades (18 rec 630 yds 6 tds 52 lg) 

34.8  Elliott Ormsbee, 1947 Bethlehem Bulldogs (15 rec 522 yds 7 tds) 

34.1  Mario Borci, 1991 Worchester Tigers (12 rec 410 yds 4 tds) 

33.0  Harry Washington, Auburn Panthers 8/23/1986 (4 rec 132 yds 3 tds 75 lg) 

32.4  Bob Estes, 1971 Joliet Chargers (12 rec 338 yds 3 tds) 

31.3  Vince Burruss, 2006 South Sound Shockers (15 rec 469 yds 8 tds 95 long) 

30.9  Curt Gordon, 1993 DuPage Eagles (9 rec 278 yds 5 tds) 

30.2  Ron Fila, 2006 Wenatchee Valley Rams (15 rec 453 yds 8 tds) 

29.5  George Robins, 1989 Portland Thunderbolts (13 rec 384 yds 4 tds) 

29.4  Lawrence Haines Jr., 1988 Kenner Chefs (21 rec 61 yds 11 tds) 

29.4  Brandon Harrison, 1999 Dallas Storm (30 rec 882 yds 6 tds) 

29.1  Eugene Burgess, 2007 Spokane Sabercats (10 rec 291 yds 1 td) 

29.0  Cyril Johnson, 1997 Puyallup Bengals (10 rec 290 yds 3tds) 

28.9  Jeff White, 1979 Delavan Red Devils (31 rec 895 yds 14 tds) 

28.8  Roman O'Donnell, 2007 Blue Mountain Stars (22 rec 952 yds 12 tds) 

28.7  Charlie Wade, 1984 Gary Golden Bears (19 rec 545 yds 6 tds) 

28.4  Brian Giachetti, 1998 Pittsburgh Colts (22 rec 624 yds 6 tds) 

28.3  Brian Sullivan, 1989 Portland Thunderbolts (14 rec 397 yds 2 tds) 

27.8  Jon Daniels, 2005 Spokane SaberCats 

27.6  G Hardman, 1996 Ft. Wayne Rhinos (25 rec 689 yds 14 tds) 

27.5  Titan Mann, 2009 Rogue Warriors (26 rec 714 yds 10 tds) 

27.0  Dennis Bragg, 1985 Indianapolis Pony Express (7 rec 189 yds 0 tds) 

27.0  Bob Ferriera, 1990 Middleboro Cobras (10 rec 270 yds 3 tds) 

26.8  Mike Jenkens, 1989 Worchester Tigers (25 rec 670 yds 6 tds) 

26.7  Ricky Witt, 1993 Randolph Oilers (20 rec 533 yds 7 tds) 

26.5  Clint Nash, 1984 Gary Golden Bears (19 rec 545 yds 6 tds) 

26.4  Rich Hatfield, 1982 Toledo Patriots (34 rec 896 yds) 

26.3  Milton Meyers, 1997 Sultan Vikings (9 rec 237 yds 1 td) 

26.2  Mark Harding, 1989 Randolph Oilers (13 rec 340 yds 2 tds) 

26.1  Al Schneiber, 1965 New Bedford Sweepers (27 rec 706 yds 7 tds) 

Average Yards Per Reception Game (P-RE-110)

73.7  Terry Gwinn, St Joseph Steers 8/29/1970 (3 rec 221 yds 3 tds) 

54.0  H.D. Murphy, Canton Bulldogs 11/22/1964 

53.0  A.J. Steele, Jackson Bombers 7/29/1995 (3 rec 159 yds 1 td 80 long) 

52.2  Dave Washington, Columbus Capitols 9/29/1962 

50.5  Vince Burruss, South Sound Shockers 3/18/2006 (2 rec 101 yds 1 td) 

49.0  Alan Magaway, Auburn Panthers 9/29/1984 

40.8  Terry Howard, Fairfax Chargers 9/20/1981 (5 rec 204 yds 3 tds 80lg) 

40.2  Chris Howard, Boiling Springs Colts 8/16/1978 (6 rec 253 yds 2 tds) 

34.7  Ken Walters, Springford Marauders 8/31/1969 (3 rec 104 yds 3 tds 42 lg) 

34.0  Bill Thomas, Toledo Patriots 9/5/1981 (4 rec 136 yds 0 tds) 

31.0  Bill Thornton, Springford Marauders 1/2/1968 (4 rec 124 yds 3 tds) 

30.1  Jim Jones, Staten Island Bulldogs 9/18/1967 (8 rec 241 yds 4 tds) 

Touchdowns Career (P-RE-120)

121  Averell Harris 

113  Mark Lloyd 

100  Randy Keeney, 1978-79,1984-92 Federick Falcons, 1980-83 Carroll County 

89  Tom Bland 

88  Chip Virkler, Watertown Red & Black, 1969-80,82 (321 rec 5613 yds) 

Touchdowns Season (P-RE-130)

26  Tom Gunderman, 1961 Franklin Miners 

26  Lou Kelson, 1978 Youngstown Hardhats (42 rec 949 yds) 

25  Ken Sanders, 1990 Burbank Bandits 

24  Mike Roach, 1966 San Jose Apaches (85 rec 1371 yds) 

24  Averrell Harris, 1982 

24  Kyle English, 2008 Portland Monarchs 

Touchdowns Game (P-RE-140)

8  Bob Neider, Burlington Rockets 10/24/1948 

7  Ben Rizzo, Herkimer Falcons 10/24/1964 (7 rec 255 yds) 

Tackle Eligible Receptions Game Touchdowns (P-RE-150)

2  Steve Yonich, Bellingham Lakers, 9/16/1974 

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