Rick Arrington

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Rick Arrington
No. 11
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:(1947-02-26)February 26, 1947
Charlotte, North Carolina
Died:September 7, 2021(2021-09-07) (aged 74)[1]
Covington, Georgia
Career information
High school:Myers Park
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College:Tulsa
Georgia
Undrafted:1970
Career history
Career NFL statistics
TD-INT:3–9
Yards:950
QB Rating:47.6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.

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[]

  1. ^ "Richard Cameron "Rick" Arrington Obituary (1947 - 2021) Charlotte Observer".
  2. ^ (wire service) "Reaves A Wealthy Eagle" St. Petersburg Times June 17, 1972, p. 1-C
  3. ^ "So Turns Out The Fanning Sisters Are Royals". Elle Australia.
  4. ^ 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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