Marvin Crenshaw
| No. 73 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 3, 1952 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Woodward (Toledo) |
| College: | Nebraska (1971–1974) |
| NFL draft: | 1975: 6th round, 156th pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marvin Crenshaw (born February 3, 1952) is an American former football offensive tackle. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and was a consensus All-American in 1974. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1975 NFL draft.
Early life and college
[edit]Marvin Crenshaw was born on February 3, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio.[1] He attended Woodward High School in Toledo, where he was named All-City and All-City Academic in football and basketball.[1][2]
Crenshaw was a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1971 to 1974 and a three-year letterman from 1972 to 1974.[1] He was a consensus All-American in 1974.[3][4] He was also named first-team All-Big Eight in 1974.[2] Crenshaw was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2003.[5]
Professional career
[edit]Crenshaw was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round, with the 156th overall pick, of the 1975 NFL draft.[6] On July 25, 1975, it was reported that he had been released by the Steelers after a contract dispute.[7]
Crenshaw was then claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[8] He was released by the Jets on August 12, 1975.[9]
Crenshaw signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1976 but was later released.[8]
Crenshaw was signed by the Los Angeles Rams in 1976.[8] He was released on August 3, 1976.[8]
Personal life
[edit]While at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Crenshaw served as a police officer during the summer.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "MARVIN CRENSHAW". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c "#73 Marvin Crenshaw". huskers.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "J.T. Thatcher". sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Marvin Crenshaw". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "THIRTEEN MEMBERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO NEBRASKA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME". University of Nebraska–Lincoln. September 5, 2003. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "1975 NFL Draft". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ Greene, Bob (July 25, 1975). "Willie Wood May Be Coach". The Courier-Express. p. 11. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Marvin Crenshaw Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Tuesday's Pro Football Transactions". The San Bernardino County Sun. Associated Press. August 13, 1975. pp. D2. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- Living people
- 1952 births
- American football offensive tackles
- Nebraska Cornhuskers football players
- All-American college football players
- Players of American football from Toledo, Ohio
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen
- 20th-century African-American sportsmen
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- New York Jets players
- Toronto Argonauts players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Canadian football offensive linemen
- Players of Canadian football from Ohio