No. 30 | |
Date of birth | November 9, 1949 |
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Place of birth | Ottawa, Ontario |
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 |
Dale Potter (born November 9, 1949) was a star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
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. He began a 12-year career with the Eskimos on 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.