Phat Wilson
Inducted:
1963
Player Stats
Born:
December 29, 1895
Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
Died:
July 26, 1970
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Defense
College:
NA
Gordon Allan "Phat" Wilson was one of the most remarkable amateur players in hockey history, holding the distinction of being a Hall of Famer. A dominant offensive defenseman for the Port Arthur Bearcats, Wilson was the heart of a senior hockey powerhouse in Northern Ontario. He was a superb athlete known for his "rink-long" rushes and a heavy shot that led him to several league scoring titles—a rare feat for a blueliner.
Wilson famously turned down lucrative professional offers from teams in Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton, preferring to stay in his hometown of Port Arthur. His loyalty paid off with an incredibly decorated amateur career, including three Allan Cup championships. He remained a fixture in the Thunder Bay sports scene for over 40 years as a player, coach, and executive. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.
Wilson's Awards and Honors
- 3x Allan Cup Champion (1925, 1926, 1929)
- Thunder Bay Senior Scoring Title (Multiple years)
- Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame (Inaugural Class, 1982)
- One of the few players in the Hall of Fame recognized strictly for his amateur career
CAHA Teams
Port Arthur Bearcats (1917-1932)
Number Worn:
45
CAHA Stats
Playing career:
1917–1932
Games Played:
229
Goals:
109
Assists:
62
Points:
171
Allan Cups:
3 (1925, 1926, 1929)