Eric Upton
Canadian football player (1953–2024)
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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]
| No. 57 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 29, 1953 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | May 23, 2024 (aged 71) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ottawa |
| CFL draft | 1976: 2nd round, 18th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1985 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
