American gridiron football player and coach (born 1953)
Dan Kepley
No. 42
Born:
(1953-08-24) August 24, 1953 (age 70) Albemarle, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
CFL status
American
Position(s)
LB
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
220 lb (100 kg)
College
East Carolina
Career history
As coach
1985
Edmonton Eskimos (Def. Assistant)
2002–2005
Edmonton Eskimos (Def. Assistant/DL coach)
2006–2010
Edmonton Eskimos (LB coach)
As player
1975–1984
Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
8× Grey Cup champion (1975, 1978–1982, 2003, 2005)
Second-team All-American (1974)
CFL All-Star
1977–1981
CFL West All-Star
1977–1981
Awards
1977 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player 1977 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy 1980 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player 1980 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy 1981 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player 1981 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy
Honors
1987 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour
Career stats
Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 1996
Daniel Kepley (born August 24, 1953) is a former star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Kepley played college football at East Carolina University. He tried out with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys before starting a 10-year career with the Eskimos from 1975 to 1984.
He was an intense player and hard tackler. Teamed with fellow linebackers Dale Potter and Tom Towns for 8 seasons, this trio formed the backbone of a defence that played in 7 Grey Cup games, winning six championships. Kepley won 3 CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Awards and was an All Star 5 times.
Following retirement, Kepley spent the 1985 season as an assistant coach with the Eskimos. He began a real estate career, worked as a football analyst on both radio (CFRN) and television (CBC, ESPN), and from 2002 to 2010 was an assistant coach with the Eskimos. Kepley has struggled with alcoholism and in 2000 spent time in jail for impaired driving, his fifth such offence.[1]
Kepley was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1996, and in 2006 was named one of the CFL's Top 50 players (#11) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network The Sports Network/TSN.
^Back in football heaven - Despite defeat, Dan Kepley is thankful to be part of the game again, Perry Lefko, Toronto Sun, Nov. 25, 2002.
Daniel Kepley (born August 24, 1953) is a former star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Kepley played college...
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Head coach: Tom Higgins Assistant coaches: Rick Campbell DannyKepley Bill MacDermott Danny Maciocia Greg Marshall Dan McKinnon COO: Rick LeLaucheur President/CEO:...
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and San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League (USFL). Danny Buggs was a star at football powerhouse Avondale High School in Avondale...
Outstanding Player Khari Jones. Former offensive coordinator and new head coach Danny Maciocia had led Maas's offense during his 2004 season, but he also knew...
conceded by Toronto quarterback Doug Flutie and a 64-yard touchdown pass from Danny McManus to Eddie Brown, a shoestring catch that slipped through his hands...
31 Pat McNeil 32 Larry Washington 34 Ian Bryans 40 Barry Kowalski 42 DannyKepley 50 Willie Martin 53 Bob Howes 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton...
career with the Eskimos in 1974. During this time, he was paired with DannyKepley and Tom Towns for eight years, forming a linebacking unit that led Edmonton...
2004, when he was promoted to defensive coordinator, under new head coach Danny Maciocia. Campbell earned his second Grey Cup ring in 2005, and stayed on...
32 Neil Lumsden 34 John Pointer 37 Emilio Fraietta 40 James Parker 42 DannyKepley 44 Mark Wald 53 Bob Howes 54 Ken Walter 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57...
Neil Lumsden 37 Emilio Fraietta 38 Harry Walters 40 James Parker 42 DannyKepley 44 Mark Wald 53 Bob Howes 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton 59...
31 Pat McNeil 32 Larry Washington 34 Ian Bryans 40 Barry Kowalski 42 DannyKepley 50 Willie Martin 53 Bob Howes 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton...
Hallow – Lineman 1964 Bill Cline – QB 1965 Dave Alexander – FB 1974 DannyKepley – LB 1975 Jim Bolding – DB 1976 Jim Bolding – DB Cary Godette – DE 1979...
Nereo Bolzon 37 Emilio Fraietta 38 Greg Marshall 40 James Parker 42 DannyKepley 53 Dan Butcher 54 Ken Walter 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton...
the field, threw very well, and recorded the winning points. Head coach Danny Maciocia, however, promised Ray the start in the 93rd Grey Cup, perhaps...
attendance of season CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – DannyKepley (LB) CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award – Mike Wilson (OT)...
Head coach: Tom Higgins Assistant coaches: Rick Campbell DannyKepley Bill MacDermott Danny Maciocia Greg Marshall Dan McKinnon COO: Rick LeLaucheur President/CEO:...
Fuell Tony Gabriel Russ Jackson Teyo Johnson, free agent, NFL tight end DannyKepley Joe Krol Normie Kwong Rueben Mayes, former NFL running back Angelo Mosca...
the trophy after being bumped by some rowdy fans. Eskimo linebacker DannyKepley caught it, but he too was knocked around and the mug dropped to the turf...
Cedric Scott 97 Rashad Jeanty Head coach: Danny Maciocia Assistant coaches: Rick Campbell Malvin Hunter DannyKepley Ron Lancaster Bill MacDermott Dan McKinnon...
Head coach: Tom Higgins Assistant coaches: Rick Campbell DannyKepley Bill MacDermott Danny Maciocia Greg Marshall Dan McKinnon COO: Rick LeLaucheur President/CEO:...
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