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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman in 1982.
15 Interesting Facts About Douglas Wilson
A legendary Norris Trophy-winning defenceman and the first captain in San Jose Sharks history, he later built a legacy as one of the NHL's longest-serving general managers.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#24
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020.
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He served as the very first team captain in the history of the San Jose Sharks.
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He was selected to eight NHL All-Star Games during his illustrious playing career.
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He holds the single-season franchise records for goals and points by a defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks, set during the 1981-82 season.
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He won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 1984 Canada Cup.
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He was selected 6th overall in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft and 5th overall in the 1977 WHA Draft.
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He led all of his team's defencemen in scoring for ten consecutive seasons from 1980-81 through 1990-91.
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He became the first-ever representative for the San Jose Sharks in an NHL All-Star Game during the 1991-92 season.
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His junior team, the Ottawa 67's, retired his number 7 sweater in October 1998.
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He is one of only four people in NHL history to serve as a general manager for 1,000 games and play in 1,000 games.
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He missed the 1987 Canada Cup roster due to a lingering knee injury.
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He played in his milestone 1,000th NHL game on November 21, 1992, becoming the 77th player in league history to reach the mark.
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He was traded to San Jose just before their inaugural season in exchange for Kerry Toporowski and a draft pick.
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He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his 24th year of eligibility, having previously been one of only two eligible Norris Trophy winners outside the Hall.
About Douglas Wilson
Douglas Frederick Wilson is a legendary Canadian defenceman who played 16 NHL seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. He won the Norris Trophy in 1982 after a spectacular 39-goal season and later became the first captain in Sharks history. Following his playing career, he served as a highly successful general manager for San Jose for nearly two decades.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1982
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Canada Cup Champion
1984
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2020
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First Captain in San Jose Sharks History
1991
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Douglas Wilson.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 24
Status: Retired
Age: 69 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Ottawa, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 237
Assists: 590
Points: 827
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1977
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Chicago Blackhawks San Jose Sharks
Douglas Wilson played for 2 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Chicago Black Hawks in 1977.