Eric Upton
| Born: | April 29, 1953 Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Eric Upton (born April 29, 1953) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman with the Canadian Football League team, the Edmonton Eskimos. 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.
References[edit]
- 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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