Don Warrington (Canadian football)
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 was nicknamed "Jeep". He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.
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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) | Running back |
| 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 history | |
| As player | |
| 1970 | BC Lions* |
| 1971–1980 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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) consecutive Grey Cups that year. Warrington died two days later at University Hospital in Edmonton. In his memory, the Eskimos wore a patch with 'EE 21' in a circle on their jersey sleeves the following season; the team would win its fourth straight Grey Cup that year.
Warrington's jersey number (21) was unofficially retired by the Eskimos following his death.