Dale William Potter (born November 9, 1949) is a former 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 in 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.

Dale Potter

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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

Canadian football people from Ottawa

Toronto Argonauts players

Winnipeg Blue Bombers players

Hillcrest High School (Ottawa) alumni

Dale Potter