Dale Potter
Dale William Potter[1] (born November 9, 1949) was a star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
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| Born: | November 9, 1949 Ottawa, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| University | Ottawa |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1973 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1974–1983 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1984 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1980 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1980 |
| Awards | 1980 Grey Cup MVP (Defence) 1980 Dick Suderman Trophy |
Potter played his university football with the University of Ottawa Gee Gees, of whom he was made captain in 1972 and for whom he was named 1971 most valuable player.[2] He began a 12-year career with the Eskimos in 1974. During this time, he was paired with Danny Kepley and Tom Towns for eight years, forming a linebacking unit that would lead Edmonton to 7 Grey Cups and 6 Grey Cup victories. Potter won Defensive Player of the Game and all star in 1980. He would finish his career in 1984 with the Toronto Argonauts, playing 5 games.
References
- http://ottawasporthalloffame.ca/inductees/dale-william-potter/
- Ferguson, Bob (7 December 1971). "Dale Potter wins double honor". Ottawa Citizen.
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