Dale William Potter (born November 9, 1949) was a star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the

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. Potter played his university football with the

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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 in 1974. During this time, he was paired with

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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

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, playing 5 games.

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1949 births Living people Canadian football linebackers Edmonton Elks players Members of the United Church of Canada Ottawa Gee-Gees football players Sportspeople from Ottawa Toronto Argonauts players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Hillcrest High School (Ottawa) alumni {{Canadianfootball-linebacker-stub