Eric Upton

Eric Upton
Born:(1953-04-29)April 29, 1953
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:May 23, 2024(2024-05-23) (aged 71)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
CollegeOttawa
CFL draft1976, round: 2, pick: 18
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
1976–1985Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star1979

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

  1. ^ "Five-in-a-row Grey Cup champion Eric Upton passes away at 71". 3DownNation. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Eric Thomas Upton

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