Les Strayhorn
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Born: | September 1, 1951 Trenton, North Carolina, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Jones (NC) | ||
| College: | East Carolina | ||
| NFL draft: | 1973 / Round: 17 / Pick: 438 | ||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Les Strayhorn (born September 1, 1951) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes. He played college football at East Carolina University.
Early years[edit]
Strayhorn attended Jones High School in Trenton, North Carolina. He accepted a scholarship from East Carolina University.
Although he was hampered by a severe shoulder injury early in his college career, he was able to overcome it and become a three-year starter at running back.[1][2] He finished his college career with 373 carries for 1,673 yards, a 4.5-yard average and 8 touchdowns.
Professional career[edit]
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
Strayhorn was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventeenth round (438th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft. In 1974, he was a backup at fullback. He played 2 seasons, while suiting up for 24 games, rushing for 128 yards with a 5.8-yard average and one touchdown. He was waived on September 9, 1975.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)[edit]
In 1975, he was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[3] He played 2 seasons, rushing for 342 yards and one touchdown. On August 6, 1976, he was released to make room for running back Jimmy De Ratt.
Montreal Alouettes (CFL)[edit]
In 1976, he was signed by the Montreal Alouettes based on a recommendation from Tom Landry, who at the time were coached by future hall of famer Marv Levy.[4] On July 5, 1977, he tore ligaments in his left knee and was lost for the season, still, he was a part of the Grey Cup championship team.
Personal life[edit]
After football, he worked in the New Hanover County Department of Social Services.[5] His brother Ken also played football at East Carolina University.
References[edit]
- ^ "East Carolina Gobbles Up State's Wolfpack, 31-15". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "East Carolina Attack Awesome On Ground". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Riders Try Tonight To Widen EFC Lead Over Montrealers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Former Players Make Their Super Bowl Picks". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Char-grilled Chicken Wins Mostly Good Marks From Panel". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
External links[edit]
- 1951 births
- Living people
- People from Jones County, North Carolina
- Players of American football from North Carolina
- East Carolina Pirates football players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American sportspeople