Les Strayhorn

American football player (born 1951)

American football player

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Position:| Running back
Personal information
Born:|  (1951-09-01) September 1, 1951 (age 71)
Trenton, North Carolina
Height:| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:| 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:| Jones (NC)
College:| East Carolina
NFL Draft:| 1973 / Round: 17 / Pick: 438
Career history

* Dallas Cowboys (1973-1974)
* Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1975-1976)
* Montreal Alouettes (1976-1977)

Career highlights and awards

* Grey Cup champion (1977)

Career NFL statistics
| Games played:| 22

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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Les Strayhorn (born September 1, 1951) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes. He played college football at East Carolina University.

## Early years[edit]

Strayhorn attended Jones High School in Trenton, North Carolina. He accepted a scholarship from East Carolina University.

Although he was hampered by a severe shoulder injury early in his college career, he was able to overcome it and become a three-year starter at running back.[1][2] He finished his college career with 373 carries for 1,673 yards, a 4.5-yard average and 8 touchdowns.

### Professional career[edit]

### Dallas Cowboys[edit]

Strayhorn was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventeenth round (438th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft. In 1974, he was a backup at fullback. He played 2 seasons, while suiting up for 24 games, rushing for 128 yards with a 5.8-yard average and one touchdown. He was waived on September 9, 1975.

### Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)[edit]

In 1975, he was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[3] He played 2 seasons, rushing for 342 yards and one touchdown. On August 6, 1976, he was released to make room for running back Jimmy De Ratt.

### Montreal Alouettes (CFL)[edit]

In 1976, he was signed by the Montreal Alouettes based on a recommendation from Tom Landry, who at the time were coached by future hall of famer Marv Levy.[4] On July 5, 1977, he tore ligaments in his left knee and was lost for the season, still, he was a part of the Grey Cup championship team.

## Personal life[edit]

After football, he worked in the New Hanover County Department of Social Services.[5] His brother Ken also played football at East Carolina University.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "East Carolina Gobbles Up State's Wolfpack, 31-15". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
2. ^ "East Carolina Attack Awesome On Ground". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
3. ^ "Riders Try Tonight To Widen EFC Lead Over Montrealers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
4. ^ "Former Players Make Their Super Bowl Picks". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
5. ^ "Char-grilled Chicken Wins Mostly Good Marks From Panel". Retrieved February 19, 2016.

## External links[edit]

* Professional career stats
* College career stats

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Dallas Cowboys 1973 NFL draft selections

* Billy Joe DuPree
* Golden Richards
* Harvey Martin
* Drane Scrivener
* Bruce Walton
* Bob Leyen
* Rodrigo Barnes
* Dan Werner
* Mike White
* Carl Johnson
* Gerald Caswell
* Jim Arneson
* John Smith
* Bob Thornton
* Walt Baisy
* John Conley
* Les Strayhorn

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Montreal Alouettes 65th Grey Cup champions

* Barry Ardern
* Dwayne Crump
* Gerry Dattilio
* Horace Belton
* Chuck McMann
* Dickie Harris
* Pat Bonnett
* Larry Smith
* Dan Yochum
* Marvin Davis
* Peter Dalla Riva
* Ray Watrin
* Barry Randall
* Joe Barnes
* Ian Mofford
* Bob Gaddis
* Tony Proudfoot
* Les Strayhorn
* Clifton Alapa
* Brock Aynsley
* Wally Buono
* Gary Chown
* Rick Galbos
* Gabriel Grégoire
* Jim Burrow
* Randy Rhino
* Vernon Perry
* Junior Ah You
* Doug Smith
* Chuck Zapiec
* Glen Weir
* Gordon Judges
* Carl Crennel
* Wayne Conrad
* Sonny Wade
* John O'Leary
* Don Sweet
* John Beaton
* Max Huber
* Andy Hopkins

* Head coach: Marv Levy

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