Tyrone Crews (born June 17, 1956) is a former

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in the

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(CFL) playing seven seasons with the

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. A graduate of

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, Crews joined the Leos in 1981 and was part of their 1985

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championship team. He was winner of the Tom Pate Memorial Award for community service. In 2010, he was elected into the BC Lions Wall of Fame.Former CFL player and CJFL Coach is being inducted into the BC Lions Wall of Fame
/ref> In 1995, Crews became head coach of the Vancouver Trojans and coached them for six seasons, compiling a 14 win, 42 loss and 2 tie record. In 1997, he was named BCFC Coach of the Year and was winner of the Gord Currie CJFL Coach of the Year Award.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Crews, Tyrone 1956 births Living people Players of Canadian football from New York City Canadian football linebackers BC Lions players Kansas State University alumni Kansas State Wildcats football players Players of American football from New York City