Marshall Cropper

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Marshall Cropper
Personal information
Born: (1944-04-01) April 1, 1944 (age 80)
Wattsville, Virginia
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Mary Nottingham Smith (VA)
College: Eastern Shore (Maryland)
Position: Wide receiver
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Marshall Joseph Cropper (born April 1, 1944) is a former American football player who played for Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. [1]

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References

  1. "Marshall Cropper NFL & AFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.