Don Wilson (gridiron football)

Donald Allen Wilson (born July 28, 1961) is a former professional gridiron football defensive back. Playing collegiately for North Carolina State University, he played in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills (1984–1985). He then played in the Canadian Football League for twelve years with the Edmonton Eskimos (1987–1989, 1993–1994, 1998), the Toronto Argonauts (1990–1992, 1995–1996), and the BC Lions (1997). He was named to the Argonauts all-time team in 2007.

PositionsDefensive back, Punt returner

Born (1961-07-28) July 28, 1961 (age 65)
Washington, D.C., U.S.

Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)

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Don Wilson

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Positions	Defensive back, Punt returner
Personal information
Born	(1961-07-28) July 28, 1961 (age 65) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina State
Career history
1984–1985	Buffalo Bills
1987–1989	Edmonton Eskimos
1990–1992	Toronto Argonauts
1993–1994	Edmonton Eskimos
1995–1996	Toronto Argonauts
1997	BC Lions
1998	Edmonton Eskimos
Awards and highlights
4× Grey Cup champion (1987, 1991, 1993, 1996) 4× CFL All-Star (1989, 1990, 1991, 1993) 2× CFL East All-Star (1990, 1991) 2× CFL West All-Star (1989, 1993)
Career CFL statistics
Games played 197 Def Tackles 667 Interceptions 61 Int Ret Yards 1,046 Touchdowns 8 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2021)

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He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2021.^[1]