Two former Edmonton Football Team players have named to the 2021 CFL Hall of Fame class.
DON WILSON
Don Wilson never lost a Grey Cup game.
Wilson played 12 seasons in the CFL as a defensive back with Edmonton (1987-1989, 1993-1994, 1998), Toronto (1990-1992, 1995-1996), and BC (1997). The North Carolina State product played in 197 games and appeared in four Grey Cups, winning all four (1987 1991, 1993 and 1996). Wilson was named a Divisional All-Star six times and a CFL All-Star four times.
He finished his career with 61 interceptions (5th all-time), 667 defensive tackles (11th all-time), 1,046 interception return yards (4th all-time) and eight defensive touchdowns (tied for 3rd all-time).
MIKE WALKER
Mike Walker anchored some of the best defences in CFL history.
He enjoyed a 10-year career in the CFL, playing in 135 games for Hamilton (1982-1989) and Edmonton (1990-1991), and capturing a Grey Cup championship with the Tiger-Cats in 1986, the same year he had a career-high 21 sacks.
Walker finished his career with a total of 95.5 sacks (14th all-time), 149 tackles, nine fumble recoveries and two interceptions. He was named a Division All-Star on four occasions and a CFL all-Star three times.