Larry Strickland
American football player (1931–1979)
American football player
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Position: | Center |
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Born: | (1931-09-03)September 3, 1931 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
Died: | August 29, 1979(1979-08-29) (aged 47) Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) |
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High school: | John Tyler |
College: | North Texas |
NFL draft: | 1953 / Round: 13 / Pick: 151 |
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Larry Strickland (September 3, 1931 – August 29, 1979) was an American football center for six seasons between 1954 and 1959 for the Chicago Bears, a one-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro.
Strickland was born in Tyler, Texas. He was selected by the Bears in the 13th round (150th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft. He was survived by his wife Betty Strickland, and he had no children.
References
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Chicago Bears 1953 NFL draft selections
- Billy Anderson
- Zeke Bratkowski
- Bill Rowekamp
- Joe Koch
- Stan Jones
- Art DeCarlo
- Kline Gilbert
- Bucky McElroy
- Don Bingham
- John Kreamcheck
- Bruno Ashley
- Jimmy Moore
- Ralph Charney
- Jim Slowey
- Jim Lawrence
- Larry Strickland
- Harland Carl
- Ralph Jecha
- Johnny Hatley
- Bob Beal
- Jim Shirley
- Bill Byrus
- Tom Mahin
- Wayne Martin
- Wayne Wood
- Jim Mask
- Paul Hatcher
- Clyde Pickard
- Bob Evans
- Marvin Wahlin
- Jim Caldwell
- Jack Lewis
- Bill Brehany
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