Eric Upton

Eric Upton

Born:	(1953-04-29)April 29, 1953 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:	May 23, 2024(2024-05-23) (aged 71) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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
5× Grey Cup champion (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982) Vanier Cup champion (1975)
CFL West All-Star	1979

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.

Sources

• Turchansky, Ray (November 19, 1981). "Upton Knows Ottawa Best". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
• Gilbert, Doug (November 23, 1977). "Jauch Says Eskimos Best In 12 Years". The Montreal Gazette - Google News Archive Search. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
• Spector, Mark (November 25, 2010). "Spector on CFL: All but a dynasty". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved June 4, 2011.