Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)

All-American college football player, college football player, defensive back, cornerback

Date of Birth: 23-May-1961

Place of Birth: Compton, California, United States

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Michael Calvin "Mike" Richardson (born May 23, 1961) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s.
He played college football for Arizona State University, and was recognized as an All-American.
In his four years at Arizona State, he intercepted 18 passes, returning them for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
He played professionally for the NFL's Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, and won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears. Richardson finished his 7-season career with 20 interceptions, which he returned for 247 yards and a touchdown.
He also recorded 4 fumble recoveries.
Known as "L.A.
Mike", he was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the Super Bowl Shuffle video in 1985.
His line in the song "I like to steal it and make em pay" would be reflected in his performance on the field, as he finished the season with a staggering 174 return yards from just 4 interceptions. In 2008 Richardson faced a 13-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
It was his 21st drug conviction since the end of his football career.
Former teammate Richard Dent and coach Mike Ditka both supported Richardson being sent to a rehab facility rather than prison.
The judge ultimately sentenced Richardson to a year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.