Tom Wilkinson

Class of 1987

During 15 seasons in the CFL, Tom Wilkinson completed 1,613 passes for 22,579 yards, 154 touchdowns, and had a completion percentage of 61 per cent. He led the Eskimos to eight Grey Cup championship games, five of them Edmonton victories. Twice he was selected the Western Most Valuable Player, and in 1974 received national honours.

While Wilkinson did not particularly look like a quarterback, he possessed the leadership qualities and total team commitment that made him one of the most dangerous pivots in league history.

Playing Career

Toronto Argonauts
1967 - 1970
BC Lions
1971
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1972 - 1981

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Quarterback
    1974, 1978, 1979
  • All-Canadian Quarterback
    1974, 1978, 1979
  • Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
    1974, 1978
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Player
    1974
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1973 - 1975, 1977 - 1981
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1975, 1978 - 1981