The best athlete to wear number 93 is the longtime NHL forward, Doug Gilmour. Over Gilmour's extensive career, spanning the 1983-1984 through 2002-2003 seasons, Doug played for seven different NHL teams. In doing so, Doug tallied 450 goals and 964 assists. He was also a very physical hockey player, as he racked up 1299 penalty minutes for his career, with a high of 142 in the 1990-1991 season while with the Calgary Flames.
Doug Gilmour had his best offensive season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1992-1993. That season Doug scored 127 points, netting 32 goals, with an astounding 95 assists. In 21 games, Doug also scored 35 points during the playoffs for the 1992-1993 season (10 goals and 25 assists.)
Gilmour was a captain for two teams during his career. He wore the C on his NHL jersey for the Maple Leafs between the years of 1994 and 1997, and for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1999-2000 season. Over his twenty year career, Doug played for the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens.
Did you know......Gilmour won the Frank J. Selke award for the NHLs best defensive forward during the 1992-1993 NHL season?
The Vikings have 2 players that beat Mr. Gilmour in my book. With HOFer John Randle being the winner (for now), Williams still has some years in him.
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7× Pro Bowl selection (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001)
6× First-Team All-Pro selection (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
Career NFL statistics as of 2003
Tackles 556 Sacks 137.5 Interceptions 1
Kevin Williams
6× Pro Bowl selection (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
5× First-Team All-Pro selection (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
4× All-NFC Selection (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2010
Tackles 366 Sacks 49.5 INTs 4
Gilmour only wore 93 for the second half of his career. John Randle would get my vote.
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