Dale William Potter[1] (born November 9, 1949) is a former star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Dale Potter
No. 30
Date of birth (1949-11-09) November 9, 1949 (age 75)
Place of birthOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
Canada universityOttawa
Career history
As player
1973Winnipeg Blue Bombers
19741983Edmonton Eskimos
1984Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1980
CFL West All-Star1980

Potter played his university football with the University of Ottawa Gee Gees; he was named their most valuable player of 1971, and was made captain in 1972.[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 led Edmonton to reach the Grey Cup final seven times, winning six out of seven. Potter won Defensive Player of the Game and all star in 1980. He finished his career in 1984 with the Toronto Argonauts, playing 5 games.

References

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  1. ^ "Dale William Potter". Archived from the original on 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  2. ^ Ferguson, Bob (7 December 1971). "Dale Potter wins double honor". Ottawa Citizen.