Don Warrington (Canadian football) facts for kids
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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 | |
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Don Warrington (born June 7, 1948 – died December 4, 1980) was a talented Canadian football player. He played as a running back for ten seasons. Don was known for his speed and skill on the field. He was nicknamed "Jeep" by his teammates and fans.
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Don Warrington's Football Journey
Don Warrington started his football career in college. He played for the Simon Fraser Clan team. After college, he joined the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a professional football league in Canada.
Playing for the BC Lions
In 1970, Don was drafted by the BC Lions. This was his first professional team. He played one season with them.
Becoming an Edmonton Eskimo
From 1971 to 1980, Don played for the Edmonton Eskimos. This is where he became a star player. He helped the Eskimos win many games.
Grey Cup Champion
Don was a key part of the Eskimos' success. He helped his team win the Grey Cup four times. The Grey Cup is the championship trophy of the CFL. He won in 1975, 1978, 1979, and 1980. Winning four championships is a huge achievement!
A Sad Farewell
Sadly, Don Warrington's life ended too soon. On December 2, 1980, he was in a car accident. He passed away two days later in Edmonton. This happened just after he played in his third Grey Cup win in a row.
Remembering Don
To honor Don, the Edmonton Eskimos wore a special patch. It had 'EE 21' in a circle on their jerseys. This was for the whole next season. The team went on to win their fourth straight Grey Cup that year. Don's jersey number, 21, was also unofficially retired. This means no other Eskimos player has worn that number since. It was a way to remember his amazing contributions to the team.
