Marvin Crenshaw (born February 3, 1952) is an American former

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. He played

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at the

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, and was a consensus All-American in 1974. He was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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Early life and college

Marvin Crenshaw was born on February 3, 1952, in

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. He attended Woodward High School in Toledo, where he was named All-City and All-City Academic in football and basketball. Crenshaw was a member of the

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of the

from 1971 to 1974 and a three-year

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from 1972 to 1974. He was a consensus All-American in 1974. He was also named first-team All- Big Eight in 1974. Crenshaw was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

Professional career

Crenshaw was selected by the

in the sixth round, with the 156th overall pick, of the

. On July 25, 1975, it was reported that he had been released by the Steelers after a contract dispute. Crenshaw was then claimed off waivers by the

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. He was released by the Jets on August 12, 1975. Crenshaw signed with the

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of the

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in 1976 but was later released. Crenshaw was signed by the

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in 1976. He was released on August 3, 1976.

Personal life

While at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Crenshaw served as a police officer during the summer.

References

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