Don Wilson (gridiron football) facts for kids
Wilson in 2023
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| Date of birth: | July 28, 1961 |
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| Place of birth: | Washington, D.C. |
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Career information
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| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | DB/PR |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College: | North Carolina State |
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Career highlights and awards
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| CFL All-Star: | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993 |
| CFL East All-Star: | 1990, 1991 |
| CFL West All-Star: | 1989, 1993 |
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Career stats
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| Games played | 197 |
| Def Tackles | 667 |
| Interceptions | 61 |
| Int Ret Yards | 1,046 |
| Touchdowns | 8 |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
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Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 2021
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Donald Allen Wilson, born on July 28, 1961, is a famous former football player. He was a defensive back, which means he played defense and tried to stop the other team from scoring. Don played for many years in two big football leagues: the NFL and the CFL. He was known for being a great player and won many championships.
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Don Wilson's Football Journey
Early Days and College Football
Don Wilson was born in Washington, D.C.. He loved football from a young age. He played college football at North Carolina State. Playing in college helped him get ready for a professional career.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Don Wilson joined the National Football League. He played for the Buffalo Bills for two years, from 1984 to 1985. The NFL is one of the biggest football leagues in the world.
Excelling in the CFL
Don Wilson then moved to the Canadian Football League. He played in the CFL for twelve years, which is a very long time for a professional athlete! He played for three different teams:
- The Edmonton Eskimos (now the Edmonton Elks) from 1987 to 1989, then again from 1993 to 1994, and one last time in 1998.
- The Toronto Argonauts from 1990 to 1992, and again from 1995 to 1996.
- The BC Lions in 1997.
Don was a very important player for these teams. He was a defensive back, stopping opponents, and also a punt returner, which means he caught kicks and ran them back.
Career Highlights and Awards
Don Wilson had an amazing career in the CFL. He won the Grey Cup championship four times! The Grey Cup is like the Super Bowl of Canadian football. He won it with:
- The Edmonton Eskimos in 1987 and 1993.
- The Toronto Argonauts in 1991 and 1996.
He was also named a CFL All-Star multiple times. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the league in those years. He was chosen as an All-Star in 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1993. In 2007, the Toronto Argonauts even named him to their all-time team, showing how much they valued his contributions.
Joining the Hall of Fame
In 2021, Don Wilson received a huge honor. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. This is a special place where the greatest players in Canadian football history are remembered. It shows that Don Wilson was truly one of the best to ever play the game.
External links
- NFL.com player page
- Pro-Football-Reference.com page
