About Eric Upton
Lived 1953 – 2024 (aged 71). Eric Upton was a Canadian canadian football player.
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.
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Who was Eric Upton?
American football player
When was Eric Upton born?
Eric Upton was born on 29 April 1953 in Ottawa.
When did Eric Upton die?
Eric Upton died on 23 May 2024.
What was Eric Upton's occupation?
Eric Upton was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Eric Upton?
Eric Upton was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Upton. https://biography.guide/eric-upton/
MLA: "Eric Upton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-upton/.
Chicago: "Eric Upton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-upton/.
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