Ron Estay

Bio

Full name: Ronnie Estay

Preferred name: Ron

Born: Dec. 22, 1948 in New Orleans, LA (75 years old)

Last Season (1982) Vitals:
  • Player classification: Import
  • Height: 6′ 1″
  • Weight: 240 lbs
  • Position: DE
  • Jersey: #55
Amateur Programs
  • Louisiana State (LSU)
11 Season Career

Active years: 1972–1982
Active teams (2):

  • BC 1972–1973
  • EDM 1973–1982

157 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 149 regular season games
  • 8 Grey Cup appearances (5 championship wins)
8 Grey Cup Appearances
Season/Team Position Jersey Regular
GP
Playoff
GP
Grey Cup
GP
11 seasons (2 teams)
(Rank: T204th,
98th percentile,
11 CFL seasons)
149
(Rank: T583rd,
95th percentile,
149 CFL games)
0 8
1972 BC DE 78 16 -- 0
1973 BC DE 78 2 -- 0
  EDM DE 55 13 -- 1
  1973 Total (2 Teams)     15 -- 1
1974 EDM DE 55 16 -- 1
1975 EDM DE 55 13 -- 1
1976 EDM DE 55 8 -- 0
1977 EDM DE 55 16 -- 1
1978 EDM DE 55 16 -- 1
1979 EDM DE 55 16 -- 1
1980 EDM DE 55 16 -- 1
1981 EDM DE 55 16 -- 1
1982 EDM DE 55 1 -- 0
  • 1975 Team Nominee (EDM) Most Outstanding Defensive Player
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Ron Estay was inducted into the Player wing in 2003 (Canadian Football Hall of Fame profile).

Edmonton Elks Wall of Honour

Ron Estay was inducted into the Player wing in 2010.

  • 2001 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2002 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2003 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2004 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2005 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2006 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2007 Defensive line (SSK)
  • 2008 Defensive line (SSK)