Larry Strickland
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Position: | Center |
Personal information | |
Born: | Tyler, Texas, U.S. | September 3, 1931
Died: | August 29, 1979 Tyler, Texas, U.S. | (aged 47)
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | John Tyler |
College: | North Texas |
NFL draft: | 1953 / round: 13 / pick: 151 |
Career history | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
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.
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