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Earl Lunsford was born on 19 October, 1933 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American gridiron football player (1933–2008). Discover Earl Lunsford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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19 October, 1933 |
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19 October |
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Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Date of death |
3 September, 2008 |
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Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
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Earl Lunsford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Earl Lunsford height is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and Weight 200 lb (91 kg).
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200 lb (91 kg) |
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Earl Lunsford Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Earl Lunsford worth at the age of 74 years old? Earl Lunsford’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated Earl Lunsford's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Earl Lunsford (October 19, 1933 – September 3, 2008), known as the "Earthquake", was a fullback for the Calgary Stampeders and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Lunsford played during college at with Oklahoma A&M.
Lunsford was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League in 1956, but instead began his six-year career in the Canadian Football League that year with the Calgary Stampeders.
His time in Calgary was interrupted for 2 seasons, 1957 to 1958, while serving in the United States military.
He played 5 more seasons for the Stamps, from 1959 to 1963.
Lunsford rushed for over 1,000 yards 5 times, leading the West Division with 1,343 yards in 1960.
He was an All West all star in 1960 and All Canadian in 1961.
That year, Calgary finished with a mediocre 7-9 record, but defeated the Edmonton Eskimos in the Western conference semi-final.
However, they lost the Western conference final to the eventual Grey Cup winner, the Bud Grant-led Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
During his best season, 1961, he led the entire CFL with a whopping 1,794 yards, which made him known as the first running back in professional sports to rush for a mile in one season.
His best game was on September 3, 1962, in Calgary, when he scored 5 rushing touchdowns, still a Stampeder record.
In his career, he rushed 1199 times for 6994 yards, a 5.8 yard average, and 55 touchdowns, with his longest run being 85 yards.
He is the Stampeder all-time rushing leader with 55 touchdowns and 28 100-yard games and is second among Stampeders for all-time rushing yards.
Earl Lunsford had his own theme song "Earl The Pearl of Calgary".
After his playing career, Lunsford became General Manager of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1968–1982) and the Calgary Stampeders (1985–1987).
For his outstanding years as a dominant running back, Lunsford was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
He died September 3, 2008, aged 74, of Alzheimer's disease at his Texas home.