Lawrence Gill Fenerty, aka "Gill the Thrill", was born on August 24,1963 and is a former running back in the Canadian Football League, National Football League, and the Italian Football League.
10 Facts About Gill Fenerty
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Gill Fenerty is the program's all-time leading rusher with 3,680 yards.
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Gill Fenerty started his professional career in 1986 playing in the Italian Football League for the Bolzano Jets, where he rushed for 610 yards in the second half of the regular season in.
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Gill Fenerty helped the Jets win two playoff games before losing in the league semi finals to the Bologna Warriors.
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Gill Fenerty scored a thrilling 61-yard touchdown reception in the Argos last second loss in the classic 75th Grey Cup game.
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In 1989, Gill Fenerty set a then team record with 1247 yards rushing.
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Gill Fenerty was a CFL all star selection in every season he played, totalling 48 games.
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Gill Fenerty moved to his hometown to play for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League for the 1990 through 1993 seasons.
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Gill Fenerty spent 1992 and 1993 on the Saints injured reserve with knee operations.
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Gill Fenerty ended his career with a brief stint with the CFL expansion Shreveport Pirates in 1994.