Lawrence K. Critchfield (January 6, 1908 – June 30, 1965) was an American professional

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who played one season in the

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(NFL) with the

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. He played

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Early life and college

Lawrence K. Critchfield was born on January 6, 1908, in Ursina, Pennsylvania. For high school, he attended Beckley College in

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. Critchfield played

from 1929 to 1932.

Professional career

Critchfield signed with the

of the

in 1933. He played in all 11 games, starting ten, as a

for the Pirates during the team's inaugural 1933 season. The Pirates finished the year with a 3–6–2 record. On July 1, 1934, Critchfield was traded to the

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. He was released later in 1934.

Personal life

Critchfield died on June 30, 1965, in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Critchfield, Larry 1908 births 1965 deaths Players of American football from Pennsylvania American football guards Grove City Wolverines football players Pittsburgh Pirates (football) players Cincinnati Reds (NFL) players Sportspeople from Somerset County, Pennsylvania 20th-century American sportsmen