Larry Strickland
Appearance
Date of birth | September 3, 1931 |
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Place of birth | Tyler, Texas |
Date of death | August 29, 1979 | (aged 47)
Place of death | Tyler, Texas |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Center |
US college | North Texas |
NFL draft | 1953 / Round: 13 / Pick: 150 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1954–1959 | Chicago Bears |
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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 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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