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Larry Strickland

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Larry Strickland
Date of birth(1931-09-03)September 3, 1931
Place of birthTyler, Texas
Date of deathAugust 29, 1979(1979-08-29) (aged 47)
Place of deathTyler, Texas
Career information
Position(s)Center
US collegeNorth Texas
NFL draft1953 / Round: 13 / Pick: 150
Career history
As player
1954–1959Chicago Bears
Career stats

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 drafted by the Chicago 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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