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Cyrus Lawrence

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Cyrus Lawrence
Virginia Tech Hokies – No. 45
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born:(1960-11-15)November 15, 1960
Died:September 2, 2022(2022-09-02) (aged 61)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolSouthampton
Career highlights and awards

Cyrus Christopher Lawrence (November 15, 1960 – September 2, 2022) was the tailback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team from 1979 until 1982. He finished his career at Tech as the school's all-time lead rusher, with a career total of 3,767 yards. Lawrence held the school's single-season rushing record of 1,403 yards until this mark was broken in 2003 by Kevin Jones. His accomplishments at Tech led to his induction into the school's sports hall of fame.

In the 1981 Peach Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes, Lawrence scored the Hokies' only touchdown.[1]

Lawrence died on September 2, 2022.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "VPI Holds Its Own In Defeat by Miami". Washington Post. February 24, 2024. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Mohler, Titus (September 7, 2022). "Cyrus Lawrence: 'He was the greatest of all time'". The Tidewater News. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Hokies all-time leading rusher Cyrus Lawrence passed away". WFXRtv. September 4, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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