| Position | Linebacker |
|---|---|
| College | Kansas State University |
| Birth date | June 17, 1956 (age 70) |
| Birth place | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Playing years 1 | 1981–87 |
| Playing team 1 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights |
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Tyrone Crews (born June 17, 1956) is a former linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) playing seven seasons with the BC Lions.[1]
A graduate of Kansas State University, Crews joined the Leos in 1981 and was part of their 1985 Grey Cup championship team.[2] He was winner of the Tom Pate Memorial Award for community service. In 2010, he was elected into the BC Lions Wall of Fame.[3]
In 1995, Crews became head coach of the Vancouver Trojans and coached them for six seasons, compiling a 14 win, 42 loss and 2 tie record. In 1997, he was named BCFC Coach of the Year and was winner of the Gord Currie CJFL Coach of the Year Award.[citation needed]
References
- ^ 1998 BC Lions Media Guide
- ^ FANBASE entry: Tyrone Crews Archived 2016-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Former CFL player and CJFL Coach is being inducted into the BC Lions Wall of Fame