VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions quarterback Buck Pierce has announced his retirement from the CFL.
Pierce spent last season between the Lions and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, throwing for 1,176 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Over nine seasons with Winnipeg and B.C., Pierce has thrown for 15,289 yards, 76 TDs and 63 interceptions.
Pierce originally signed with the Lions in 2005 and was a key member of the club as both a backup and starter through five seasons before playing three and-a-half seasons with the Blue Bombers.
He returned to B.C. last September in a trade that brought wide receiver Akeem Foster to Winnipeg.
Pierce’s career was marred by multiple injuries, but there were bright spots.
He won a Grey Cup with the Lions in 2006 and led the Bombers to the 2011 championship game, where they lost 34-23 to B.C.
“I am very grateful for the support of teammates, fans and management in both B.C. and Winnipeg during my career,” Pierce said in a statement. “Having an opportunity to retire as a Lion where I won a championship is a tremendous honour. It’s been a great ride and I’m ready to move into the next phase of my football career.”
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