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Eric Upton
Born: (1953-04-29) April 29, 1953 (age 71)
Ottawa, Ontario
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
19761985Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star1979

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

  • 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. news.google.com. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  • Spector, Mark (November 25, 2010). "Spector on CFL: All but a dynasty". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 4 June 2011.