| Date of birth | (1941-09-01) September 1, 1941 (age 82) |
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| Place of birth |  Bow, Washington |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DE/LB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| US college | Washington State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961–1967 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1968 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1962, 1963, 1967 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967 |
Garner Ekstran (born September 1, 1941 in Bow, Washington[1]) was a professional Canadian football defensive end and linebacker who played seven seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and one more with the BC Lions.[2]
Garner Ekstran played defense for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1961 to 1967. He was a CFL all-star in 1962, 1963, and 1967, at defensive end for the first two and also at outside linebacker. Ekstran's solid play on defense helped the Roughriders win the Grey cup in 1966 against the Ottawa Rough Riders.[3]
Eksrand finished his playing career with the Lions, spending one more year before retiring from professional football.
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