Rick Arrington
Richard Cameron Arrington (February 26, 1947 – September 7, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).[2] He played three seasons for the Eagles from 1970–1973. He attended the University of Tulsa and the University of Georgia.
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||
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| Born: | February 26, 1947 Charlotte, North Carolina | ||||||
| Died: | September 7, 2021 (aged 74)[1] Covington, Georgia | ||||||
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| High school: | Myers Park (NC) | ||||||
| College: | Georgia (1965–1966) Tulsa (1967–1969) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1970 | ||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Arrington was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Hazel (née Cameron; 1925–2013) and Richard Adler Arrington, Jr (1911–1977). Counted amongst the Arrington family's notable ancestors is the gentleman farmer William Farrar.[3]
Arrington was the father of former ESPN college football sideline reporter Jill Arrington[4] and the grandfather of actresses Dakota and Elle Fanning.
References
- "Richard Cameron "Rick" Arrington Obituary (1947 - 2021) Charlotte Observer".
- (wire service) "Reaves A Wealthy Eagle" St. Petersburg Times June 17, 1972, p. 1-C
- "So Turns Out The Fanning Sisters Are Royals". Elle Australia.
- Martzke, Rudy. "Arrington does disservice to herself, other female journalists as pinup". USA Today August 14, 2002. Accessed April 3, 2009. Archived April 3, 2009, at WebCite April 3, 2009.
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