Dale Potter

For the Scotsman, see Dale Potter (musician).

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

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Date of birth	(1949-11-09) November 9, 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Career information
Status	Retired
CFL status	National
Position(s)	LB
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	230 lb (100 kg)
Canada university	Ottawa
Career history
As player
1973	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1974–1983	Edmonton Eskimos
1984	Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
6× Grey Cup champion (1975, 1978–1982) Grey Cup MVP (1980) Dick Suderman Trophy (1980)
CFL All-Star	1980
CFL West All-Star	1980

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.