Bill Crawford (gridiron football)

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Bill Crawford
No. 60
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1937-07-17) July 17, 1937 (age 87)
New Westminster, British Columbia [1]
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
University: British Columbia
Undrafted: 1960
Career history
Player stats at PFR

William Crawford (born July 17, 1937) is a Canadian-born former gridiron football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL). Crawford played CIS football for the UBC Thunderbirds. After graduation in 1960, he signed with the New York Giants. He played four games for the giants and became one of the first U Sports players to compete in the NFL.

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References

  1. "Bill Crawford". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 19, 2020.