Larry Strickland Explained

Larry Strickland
Position:Center
Number:55
Birth Date:3 September 1931
Birth Place:Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:248
High School:John Tyler
Draftyear:1953
Draftround:13
Draftpick:151
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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 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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