Don Wilson
Former professional gridiron football defensive back
About Don Wilson
Born 1961. Don Wilson is an American american football player and canadian football player.
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. He was named to the Argonauts all-time team in 2007.
He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2021.
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Who is Don Wilson?
former professional gridiron football defensive back
When was Don Wilson born?
Don Wilson was born on 21 July 1961 in Washington, D.C..
What is Don Wilson's occupation?
Don Wilson is an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality is Don Wilson?
Don Wilson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Wilson (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Wilson. https://biography.guide/don-wilson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Don Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-wilson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Don Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-wilson-american-football-player/.
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