Al Wilson (offensive lineman)
| No. 52 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Centre • Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 6, 1950 Duncan, British Columbia, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Montana State |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1986 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 1997) | |
Al "Dirt" Wilson (born April 6, 1950) is a Canadian former professional football player for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Wilson spent his entire 15-year career with the Lions as an offensive lineman. Wilson played American college football at Montana State University. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, the B.C. Lions Wall of Fame, and has a street named in his honor, "Al Wilson Grove," in his hometown of Duncan. Wilson's #52 jersey is one of eight numbers retired by the B.C. Lions. In 2003, Wilson was voted a member of the B.C. Lions All-Time Dream Team as part of the club's 50th anniversary celebration. In 2006, Wilson was voted to the Honour Roll of the CFL's top 50 players of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.