Maurice Crum Sr. (born April 19, 1969) is an American former

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. He played

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at the

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, where he was a consensus All-American in 1990. Professionally, he was a member of the

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and

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of the

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(NFL), the

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of the

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(WLAF), the

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of the

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(CFL), and the

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of the

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(AFL).

Early life

Maurice Crum was born on April 19, 1969, in

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. He played

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at Hillsborough High School in Tampa and earned all-state honors. He was a three-year starter, leading the team in tackles all three years. He scored 12 defensive touchdowns in high school (six interceptions, four blocked punts, and two fumble returns).

College career

Crum was a four-year

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for the

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of the

from 1987 to 1990, helping Miami win the national championship in 1987 and 1989. He led the team in tackles for three straight years from 1988 to 1990. He was a consensus All-American in 1990. Crum had four career interceptions for 73 yards and two touchdowns. He also played baseball in college. He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Professional career

Crum signed with the

after going undrafted in the

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. He was also selected by the

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in the 39th round, with the 1,014th overall pick, of the

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. He was later released by the Buccaneers and signed to the team's practice squad. Crum was signed by the

in 1992 and allocated to the

to play for the

. He was later released by the Cowboys in 1992. Crum dressed in all 18 games for the

of the

in 1993, recording 80 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, one sack, one interception, and one fumble recovery that he returned 65 yards. Crum played in seven games for the

of the

(AFL) in 1995, totaling 21 solo tackles, three assissted tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery, two pass breakups, one blocked kick, and one interception that he returned one yard for a touchdown. He also rushed three times for nine yards. Crum was a fullback/linebacker during his time in the AFL as the league played under

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Personal life

Crum's son, Maurice Crum Jr., played football at Notre Dame.

References

External links

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