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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]] for the [[Edmonton Eskimos]]. In his career, Warrington was a part of four [[Grey Cup]] championship teams. |
'''Don Warrington''' (June 7, 1948 – December 4, 1980) was a [[running back]] who played ten seasons in the [[Canadian Football League]] for the [[Edmonton Eskimos]]. In his career, Warrington was a part of four [[Grey Cup]] championship teams. |
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He suffered fatal injuries in a car accident, which occurred near [[Sherwood Park]], [[Alberta]], on December 2, 1980. Warrington died two days later at University Hospital in [[Edmonton]]. |
He suffered fatal injuries in a car accident, which occurred near [[Sherwood Park]], [[Alberta]], on December 2, 1980, nine days after appearing in the Edmonton Eskimos third (of five) Grey Cups that year. Warrington died two days later at University Hospital in [[Edmonton]]. |
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| Born: | June 7, 1948 Burnaby, British Columbia |
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| Died: | December 4, 1980 (aged 32) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Simon Fraser |
| CFL draft | 1970, round: 4, pick: 31 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Don Warrington (June 7, 1948 – December 4, 1980) was a running back who played ten seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos. In his career, Warrington was a part of four Grey Cup championship teams.
He suffered fatal injuries in a car accident, which occurred near Sherwood Park, Alberta, on December 2, 1980, nine days after appearing in the Edmonton Eskimos third (of five) Grey Cups that year. Warrington died two days later at University Hospital in Edmonton.
Sources
- Soutar, Ted. "Don Warrington". CFL Legends. CFL.ca.
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