Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)

Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)
Mike Richardson
Position(s)
Cornerback
Jersey #(s)
27
Born May 23, 1961 (1961-05-23) (age 50)
Compton, California
Career information
Year(s) 19831989
NFL Draft 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
College Arizona State
Professional teams
Career stats
INT 20
Interceptions 274
Touchdowns 1
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Michael Calvin "Mike" Richardson was a professional American football player. He was a cornerback in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears (1983–1988) and the San Francisco 49ers (1989). He won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.

Richardson finished his 7 season career with 20 interceptions, which he returned for 247 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded 4 fumble recoveries. Known as "LA Mike" He was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the video The Super Bowl Shuffle in 1985.

Richardson has undergone a major decline since the end of his football career. In 2008, he was facing up to a 13-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine and crack cocaine. It was his 21st drug conviction since the end of his football career.[1] Former teammate Richard Dent and coach Mike Ditka both supported Richardson being sent to a rehab facility rather than prison. Ultimately, the judge sentenced Richardson to one year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.[2]

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