Lorne Richardson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Lorne Richardson

Canadian football player

Date of Birth: 09-Mar-1950

Place of Birth: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

Profession: Canadian football player

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Lorne Richardson

  • Lorne Richardson (born March 9, 1950) is a former award winning and all-star defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League from 1973 to 1977.
  • Though his career may have been short, Richardson is considered one of the finest Canadian-born players to play defensive back ever in the CFL.A native of Moose Jaw and a graduate of University of Colorado, Richardson took the league by storm in 1973 with 7 interceptions and 152 return yards.
  • He was a CFL All-Star and winner of the Dr.
  • Beattie Martin Trophy for rookie of the year in the west (and was runner up to Johnny Rodgers for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award.) He was a CFL All-Star in each of his first 4 seasons, intercepting 21 passes, and played in the classic 64th Grey Cup when the Green Riders lost in the last minute.
  • He finished his career in 1977 with the Toronto Argonauts, playing 16 regular season and 1 playoff game, and intercepting 1 pass.

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