Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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Date of birth: | May 23, 1961 | ||||||||
Place of birth: | Compton, California | ||||||||
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High school: | Compton (CA) | ||||||||
College: | Arizona State | ||||||||
NFL draft: | 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 | ||||||||
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Michael Calvin 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. 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.
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.[1] 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.[1]
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- All-American college football players
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- Super Bowl champions
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