Dwaine Wilson
American football player (1960–2008)
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| Born: | (1960-06-11)June 11, 1960 Carson, California, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 12, 2008(2008-04-12) (aged 47) Lake Elsinore, California, U.S. |
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| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Idaho State University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1984–1985 | Montreal Concordes |
| 1987 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1984 |
| Awards | 1984 CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award |
Dwaine Wilson (June 11, 1960 – April 12, 2008) was an American player of gridiron football, an award-winning running back during a brief Canadian Football League (CFL) career.
A graduate of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, he played two seasons for the Montreal Concordes (part of the Montreal Alouettes franchise history). In 1984, he played 16 games and in 1985 he played 13 games.
In 1984, he rushed 226 times for 1083 yards, which won him all-star accolades and CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award. In 1985, his production fell off to 435 yards rushing in his second and final CFL season.
Wilson drowned on April 12, 2008, while boating with friends at Lake Elsinore, California.[1]
References
- ^ Claverie, Aaron (2008-04-18). "Family of drowning victim looking for answers". The Californian. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
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1981 Idaho State Bengals football—NCAA Division I-AA national champions
- Tom Coombs
- Matt Courtney
- Case deBruijn
- Dirk Koetter
- Mike Machurek
- Dwaine Wilson
- Head coach: Dave Kragthorpe
- Assistant coaches: Jim Koetter
- Marvin Lewis
- Mike Sheppard
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