Eric Upton
Canadian football player (1953–2024)
| Born: | (1953-04-29)April 29, 1953 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died: | May 23, 2024(2024-05-23) (aged 71) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| College | Ottawa |
| CFL draft | 1976, Round: 2, Pick: 18 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1976–1985 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL West All-Star | 1979 |
Eric Thomas Upton (April 29, 1953 – May 23, 2024) was a Canadian professional football player who was an offensive lineman for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was named a CFL Western All-Star in 1979 and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams with the Eskimos. Upton played CIAU football at the University of Ottawa, where he was a member of the 1975 Vanier Cup championship team. He died on May 23, 2024, at the age of 71.[1][2]
References
Sources
- Turchansky, Ray (November 19, 1981). "Upton Knows Ottawa Best". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- Gilbert, Doug (November 23, 1977). "Jauch Says Eskimos Best In 12 Years". The Montreal Gazette - Google News Archive Search. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- Spector, Mark (November 25, 2010). "Spector on CFL: All but a dynasty". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
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Edmonton Eskimos 66th Grey Cup champions
- 1 Warren Moon
- 7 Pete Lavorato
- 8 Hank Ilesic
- 10 Bruce Lemmerman
- 12 Tom Wilkinson
- 13 Larry Highbaugh
- 15 Stu Lang
- 18 John Farlinger
- 20 Tom Towns
- 21 Don Warrington
- 22 Tom Scott
- 23 Angelo Santucci
- 24 Ed Jones
- 25 Jim Germany
- 26 Dave Cutler
- 28 Greg Butler
- 29 Joe Hollimon
- 30 Dale Potter
- 31 Pat McNeil
- 32 Larry Washington
- 34 Ian Bryans
- 40 Barry Kowalski
- 42 Danny Kepley
- 50 Willie Martin
- 53 Bob Howes
- 55 Ron Estay
- 56 Ted Milian
- 57 Eric Upton
- 60 Charlie Turner
- 62 Bill Stevenson
- 63 Hector Pothier
- 64 David Boone
- 65 Dave Fennell
- 69 York Hentschel
- 71 Waddell Smith
- 72 John Konihowski
- 75 Derrick Glanton
- 76 George McGowan
- 77 Brian Fryer
- Head Coach: Hugh Campbell
- Assistant coaches: Dan Daniel
- Joe Faragalli
- Don Matthews
- Cal Murphy
- General Manager: Norm Kimball
- President: Matt Baldwin
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