Richard Cherry Crayne (April 24, 1913 – August 14, 1985) was an American professional football fullback for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the first round with the fourth overall pick in the 1936 NFL Draft. He played in 1936, rushing for 203 yards and one touchdown, and completed 1 of 2 passes for 52 yards. Then in 1937, rushing for 135 yards, and completed 2 of 4 passes for 20 yards. In 1935, he was selected as a third-team All-American by both the United Press and the Associated Press while playing for the University of Iowa. Crayne served as the head football coach at Westmar University in Le Mars, Iowa from 1939 to 1951. He died on August 14, 1985, at a hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.
NFL career statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Passing Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Cmp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rtg Fum Lost 1936 BKN 12 12 64 203 3.2 - 1 1 32 32.0 32 0 1 2 50.0 52 0 0 95.8 - - 1937 BKN 10 4 47 135 2.9 - 0 1 4 4.0 - 0 2 4 50.0 20 0 0 64.6 - - Career 22 16 111 338 3.0 - 1 2 36 18.0 - 0 3 6 50.0 72 0 0 93.7 - -
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