The MVP of the  54th Grey Cup was, along with Drake University player Johnny D. Bright, one of the greatest running backs in CFL history.
 Reed, along with Mike Pringle and Johnny Bright, is one of the players most often mentioned as being the greatest running back in CFL history. 
Johnny D. Bright (June 11, 1930  December 14, 1983) was a professional Canadian football player in the Canadian Football League. 
 He played college football at Drake University. 
 George Reed was the MVP with 31 rushes for 133 yards and one rushing touchdown. 
