Les Strayhorn

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Les Strayhorn
No. 40
Position:Running Back
Personal information
Born: (1951-09-01) September 1, 1951 (age 70)
Trenton, North Carolina
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Jones (NC)
College:East Carolina
NFL Draft:1973 / Round: 17 / Pick: 438
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:22
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 for the Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes. He played college football at East Carolina University.

Early years[]

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[]

Dallas Cowboys[]

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)[]

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)[]

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[]

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[]

  1. ^ "East Carolina Gobbles Up State's Wolfpack, 31-15". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "East Carolina Attack Awesome On Ground". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Riders Try Tonight To Widen EFC Lead Over Montrealers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  4. ^ "Former Players Make Their Super Bowl Picks". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Char-grilled Chicken Wins Mostly Good Marks From Panel". Retrieved February 19, 2016.

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