Larry Gantt Craig (June 27, 1916 – May 30, 1992) was an American football player who played running back and defensive back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1939 to 1949.
![]() Craig on a 1950 Bowman football card | |
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Born: | (1916-06-27)June 27, 1916 Six Mile, South Carolina |
Died: | May 30, 1992(1992-05-30) (aged 75) Ninety Six, South Carolina |
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) |
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College: | South Carolina |
Position: | Running back / End |
NFL Draft: | 1939 / Round: 6 / Pick: 49 |
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Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
In 1941, Craig made a bit of history as one of the first two players ever to be fined by the NFL's league office when commissioner Elmer Layden in August assessed $25 fines on Craig and New York Giants halfback Hank Soar for fighting.[1]
Green Bay Packers 1939 NFL champions | |
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Green Bay Packers 1939 NFL Draft selections | |
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