He came to Canada chasing an opportunity to continue playing football. On Monday night, Derrell (Mookie) Mitchell will forever be a part of the Toronto Argonauts.
Toronto will add the speedy receiver and veteran quarterback Damon Allen to its all-time team before hosting the B.C. Lions at BMO Field. That will boost the overall number to 24.
"This is truly an honour," Mitchell said of his all-time Argos selection. "I was really shocked when I got the call because news like this always catches you off guard.Mitchell made an immediate impact with Toronto, earning the CFL's top rookie award in 1997 after registering 77 catches for 1,457 yards and 17 TDs. The Doug Flutie-led Argos finished atop the East Division with a second straight 15-3 record en route to a second straight Grey Cup title that year.
After being released by Edmonton before the '07 season, Mitchell returned to Toronto, recording 25 catches for 366 yards and a TD. On July 26 during a home game against Montreal, Mitchell hauled in an Allen pass to break Paul Masotti's club record of 8,772 career receiving yards. Mitchell said being inducted Monday with Allen will be special for him and he wonders what more the two could've accomplished had they played together longer.
Mitchell said he never wanted to leave Toronto but remains thankful he could finish his career with the Argos. Allen, 59, spent the final five seasons of his illustrious 23-year CFL career with Toronto . The veteran quarterback led the Argos to their 15th Grey Cup title in '04, earning MVP honours after passing for 299 yards and a touchdown while scoring twice in a 27-19 victory over the B.C. Lions.
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