Eric Upton
Canadian football player (1953–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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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 | |
CFL West All-Star | 1979 |
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