Eric Upton

Eric Upton
Date of birth	April 29, 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth	Ottawa, Ontario
Career information
CFL status	National
Position(s)	G
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	245 lb (111 kg)
US 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
	Grey Cup champion (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982); Vanier Cup champion (1975);
CFL West All-Star	1979

Eric Upton (born April 29, 1953 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman with the Canadian Football League's 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. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
Spector, Mark (November 25, 2010). "Spector on CFL: All but a dynasty". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 4 June 2011.

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