Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)

For other people of the same name, see Mike Richardson (disambiguation).

Mike Richardson

Position(s) Cornerback Jersey #(s) 27
Born	May 23, 1961 (1961-05-23) (age 50) Compton, California
Career information
Year(s)	1983–1989
NFL Draft	1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
College	Arizona State
Professional teams
Chicago Bears (1983-1988) San Francisco 49ers (1989)
Career stats
INT	20
Interceptions	274
Touchdowns	1
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
All-Pro in 1986

Michael Calvin "Mike" Richardson was a professional American football player. He was a cornerback in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears (1983–1988) and the San Francisco 49ers (1989). He 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 "LA Mike" He was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the video The Super Bowl Shuffle in 1985.

Richardson has undergone a major decline since the end of his football career. In 2008, he was facing up to 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. Ultimately, the judge sentenced Richardson to one year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.^[2]

References

1. ^ http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/themorningread/article_2013958.php
2. ^ http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/themorningread/article_2013958.php

Persondata
Name	Richardson, Mike
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	1961-05-23
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death

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