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Born: | Miami, Florida, U.S. | December 18, 1959
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College: | Iowa State |
Position: | Defensive back |
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Larry Crawford (born December 18, 1959) is an American former Canadian football player. He was a CFL All-Star four times and was a part of the BC Lions' Grey Cup championship team in 1985.
Crawford is a graduate of Miami Palmetto High School. [1]
Crawford played college football at the Iowa State University. [2]
Crawford played in the Canadian Football League for nine years and in 134 games. [3] He played defensive back for the BC Lions from 1981 to 1989 and for the Toronto Argonauts in 1989. [4] [5] He was named a Division All-Star in each season between 1983 and 1987 and was a CFL All-Star four times. [3] Upon his retirement, he ranked second all-time in punt return yards with 4,159 and fifth all-time in interceptions with 52. [3]
Crawford was announced as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame 2023 class on March 16, 2023. [3]
Crawford is the defensive back and wide receiver coach at Valley Christian High School located in Cerritos, California. [6]
Crawford's son, J. P. Crawford, is a professional baseball player for the Seattle Mariners. [7] His daughter Eliza played softball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans and his daughter Julia played volleyball for the Titans. [6]
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Born: | Miami, Florida, U.S. | December 18, 1959
Career information | |
College: | Iowa State |
Position: | Defensive back |
Career history | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
Larry Crawford (born December 18, 1959) is an American former Canadian football player. He was a CFL All-Star four times and was a part of the BC Lions' Grey Cup championship team in 1985.
Crawford is a graduate of Miami Palmetto High School. [1]
Crawford played college football at the Iowa State University. [2]
Crawford played in the Canadian Football League for nine years and in 134 games. [3] He played defensive back for the BC Lions from 1981 to 1989 and for the Toronto Argonauts in 1989. [4] [5] He was named a Division All-Star in each season between 1983 and 1987 and was a CFL All-Star four times. [3] Upon his retirement, he ranked second all-time in punt return yards with 4,159 and fifth all-time in interceptions with 52. [3]
Crawford was announced as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame 2023 class on March 16, 2023. [3]
Crawford is the defensive back and wide receiver coach at Valley Christian High School located in Cerritos, California. [6]
Crawford's son, J. P. Crawford, is a professional baseball player for the Seattle Mariners. [7] His daughter Eliza played softball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans and his daughter Julia played volleyball for the Titans. [6]