Larry Strickland

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Larry Strickland
No. 55
Position:Center
Personal information
Born:(1931-09-03)September 3, 1931
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Died:August 29, 1979(1979-08-29) (aged 47)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:John Tyler
College:North Texas
NFL draft:1953 / Round: 13 / Pick: 151
Career history
Career highlights and awards

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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