RIP - Rick Arrington

Early-1970s backup QB Rick Arrington passed away on September 7, 2021 at age 74.

Arrington played for 3 seasons (all with the Eagles), and was the backup QB in Norm Snead's last year (1970) and Pete Liske's first year (1971). 

 

In 1972 the Eagles drafted John Reaves with their #1 pick, pushing Arrington to 3rd-string. I remember there was some talk of converting him to tight end, but that never happened. 

 

I learned on Wikipedia today that he was the grandfather of actresses Dakota and Elle Fanning.

 

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