Stillwagon, Jim

Leo Cahill with Jim Stillwagon

Jim Stillwagon (February 11, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio – February 4, 2018) was a former Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman and all-star American college player.

One of the two Jims (Corrigall the other) who dominated the Toronto Argonauts defensive line in the 1970s. Jim earned four CFL all-star selections and named to the All-Time depth chart in 2007 at Defensive Tackle.

“Wagon”  was a three-year starter with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a consensus All-America selection as a junior and again as a senior, won the Outland Trophy and was the first-ever winner of the Lombardi Award. He also won the 1970 UPI Lineman of the Year. Stillwagon was one of the so-called Super Sophomores of 1968, guiding the Buckeyes to an undefeated season and a consensus national championship. Stillwagon and the other Super Sophomores finished their college careers with a record of 27-2.

Stillwagon was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (124th pick) of the 1971 NFL Draft, but turned north for a pro career. In five years (1971-1975) with the Argos, Stillwagon was a three-time all-star. He was runner up for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 1972.

Stillwagon was honoured at the September 11, 2009 home game of the Argos as an addition to the team’s list of All-Time Argos.

He owned and operated Stillwagon Enterprises, a promotions company, in Ohio.