Garner Ekstran
| No. 75 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Defensive end • Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 1, 1941 Bow, Washington, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington State |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1967 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1968 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
Garner Ekstran (born September 1, 1941)[1] is an American former professional football defensive end and linebacker who played seven seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and one more with the BC Lions.[2]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Garner Ekstran played defense for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1961 to 1967. He was a CFL all-star in 1962, 1963, and 1967, at defensive end for the first two and also at outside linebacker. Ekstran's solid play on defense helped the Roughriders win the Grey cup in 1966 against the Ottawa Rough Riders.[3]
BC Lions
Eksrand finished his playing career with the Lions, spending one more year before retiring from professional football.
References
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- ^ "Garner Ekstran".
- ^ The 1966 Roughriders Archived 2012-11-10 at the Wayback Machine