Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at #5 Virginia on September 11, 2025 at 7 p.m.
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Duke Athletics Hall of Fame
Crawford, Fred
Fred Crawford
- Induction:
- 1976
- Class:
- 1933
Football, 1931-32-33
All-America, 1933
National Football Hall of Fame
Fred Crawford is one of four 1976 inductees who also hold membership in the National Football Hall of Fame. A native of Waynesville, NC, Crawford came to Duke an became the first football player to gain All-America honors from the state of North Carolina. Named on practically every All-America football team in 1933, Crawford is rated one of the greatest tackles of all time.
He reached the height of tackle play in a victory over Tennessee in 1933. Coach Bob Neyland of the Vols said Crawford's play was the difference in the 10-2 Blue Devil victory. Crawford's 10-flat speed in the 100 made the rugged tackle one of the most feared down-field blockers and punt coverage men in the business.
Crawford was a State Department official in Florida at the time of his death.
Coach Diaz Media Availability: Tulane
Wednesday, September 10
Darian Mensah Media Availability: Tulane
Tuesday, September 09
Josiah Green Media Availability: Tulane
Tuesday, September 09
Coach Patke Press Conference: Tulane
Monday, September 08
