D. "Red" Wilson

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J.H.D. "Red" Wilson
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
Career history
As player
1922–30Toronto Argonauts
1931Sarnia Imperials
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1927, 28, 29
Awards1929 - Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy

J.H.D. "Red" Wilson was a Canadian football player, playing from 1922 to 1931.[1][2]

Primarily playing tackle (called "middle"),[3][4] Wilson also played guard ("inside")[5] and flying wing.[6] Wilson played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1922 to 1930, including 52 regular season games and a team record 21 playoff games.[7] His best season was 1929, when he was named team captain and won the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy as best player in the east.[8][9] He then retired, but returned to the Argos for one more season,[10] and finished his career playing with the Sarnia Imperials in 1931.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dick Shatto Captures Jeff Russel Trophy - The Montreal Gazette - Nov 8, 1957
  2. ^ "FANBASE entry : D. "Red" Wilson". Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  3. ^ Former "T" Rugby Stars for Argos Montreal Gazette, September 13, 1928
  4. ^ Bengals Stage Uphill battle to beat Argos Ottawa Citizen October 14, 1929
  5. ^ a b Imperials and Mustangs tuned to concert pitch Border Cities Star, November 20, 1931
  6. ^ Likely Argo Squad - Wilson may replace Stirrett at Flying Wing Montreal Gazette, September 25, 1923
  7. ^ 2008 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
  8. ^ Oarsmen Hopefully of Victory Here Ottawa Citizen October 5, 1929
  9. ^ Protest by Argos Ruled Irregular Montreal Gazette, October 19, 1929
  10. ^ Argos hopeful Stars will return Montreal Gazette, September 30, 1930