Mike Anderson (born August 15, 1961) is a former professional

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who played 12 seasons in the

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(CFL) for the

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. He was selected by the Roughriders as a territorial exemption to the draft. He was named CFL All-Star in the

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, a year after he was released due to

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reduction, but then later re-signed.5minute Wrapup - Friday
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