Garner Ekstran Explained

Garner Ekstran
Birth Date:1 September 1941
Birth Place: Bow, Washington
Status:Retired
Import:yes
Position1:Defensive end
Position2:Linebacker
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:225
College:Washington State
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Playing Team2:BC Lions
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Garner Ekstran (born September 1, 1941 in Bow, Washington[1]) was a professional Canadian 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,, and, 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.

Notes and References

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  3. http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=ec674b38-dc09-401e-b206-0bbc0e3d4e1b&sponsor= The 1966 Roughriders