Don Warrington (Canadian football)
Canadian football player
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Don Warrington (June 7, 1948 – December 4, 1980) was a running back who played ten seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos. In his career, Warrington was a part of four Grey Cup championship teams. He was nicknamed "Jeep".[1] He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.[2]
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| No. 21 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 7, 1948 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | December 4, 1980 (aged 32) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Simon Fraser |
| CFL draft | 1970 (4th round, 31st overall pick) |
| Career history | |
| 1970 | BC Lions* |
| 1971–1980 | Edmonton Eskimos |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
He suffered fatal injuries in a car accident near Sherwood Park, Alberta, on December 2, 1980, nine days after appearing in the Edmonton Eskimos' third (of five) consecutive Grey Cup wins that year.[2] Warrington died two days later at University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. In his memory, the Eskimos wore a patch with 'EE 21' in a circle on their jersey sleeves the following season; the team won its fourth straight Grey Cup that year.
Warrington's jersey number (21) was unofficially retired by the Eskimos following his death.[3]
