March 27, 2014

Wall of Honour: DL Dave Fennell

There are 28 players/contributors recognized on the Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium. Each recipient is renowned for his involvement with the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club.

Dave Fennell– Inducted in 1984

“Doctor Death” was a stalwart on the Eskimos defensive line from 1974-1983 and a major part of the Esks “Five in a row” Grey Cup winning teams.

He was the defensive star of the 1978 Grey Cup and the defensive and Canadian star of the 1982 Grey Cup. Dave was a CFL and Western All-Star at defensive tackle from 1977-81 and the Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Defensive player in 1978.

Fennell was the Most Outstanding Canadian player in 1979 and was runner-up for that award in 1980.