About Don Warrington
Lived 1948 – 1980 (aged 32). Don Warrington was a Canadian canadian football player.
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". He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Warrington?
Canadian football player (1948–1980)
When was Don Warrington born?
Don Warrington was born on 7 June 1948 in Burnaby.
When did Don Warrington die?
Don Warrington died on 4 December 1980 in Edmonton.
What was Don Warrington's occupation?
Don Warrington was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Don Warrington?
Don Warrington was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Warrington (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Warrington. https://biography.guide/don-warrington-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Don Warrington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-warrington-canadian-football-player/.
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