Dan Kepley

Class of 1996


Dan Kepley had an outstanding football career at East Carolina University and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 1974. He joined the Edmonton Eskimos following his release from Dallas in 1975.

In Kepley’s rookie season the Edmonton Organization considered him the Outstanding Defensive Player in their Grey Cup victory over the Montreal Alouettes. Despite injuries during the 1976 and 1982 seasons, he seldom missed a game.

Playing Career

Edmonton Eskimos
1975 - 1984

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Linebacker
    1977 - 1981
  • All-Canadian Middle Linebacker
    1977 - 1981
  • CFLPA Top Linebacker in Western Conference
    1978
  • CFLPA Mack Truck Award for Top Defensive Player
    1980
  • Norm Fieldgate Award
    1977, 1980, 1981
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Defensive Player
    1977, 1980, 1981
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1975, 1977 - 1982
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1975, 1978 - 1982