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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 "L.A. Mike", he was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the ] video in 1985. 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 "L.A. Mike", he was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the ] video in 1985.


In 2008 Richardson faced a 13-year sentence for possession of ] and ]. It was his twenty first drug conviction since the end of his football career.<ref>http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/themorningread/article_2013958.php</ref> Former teammate ] and coach ] both supported Richardson being sent to a rehab facility rather than prison. The judge ultimately sentenced Richardson to a year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.<ref>http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/themorningread/article_2013958.php</ref>
Richardson is involved and a supporter of various charities.

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{{1981 NCAA Division I-A College Football Consensus All-Americans}} {{1981 NCAA Division I-A College Football Consensus All-Americans}}

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For other people named Mike Richardson (disambiguation)|Mike Richardson, see Mike Richardson (disambiguation). American football player
Mike Richardson
No. 27
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1961-05-23) May 23, 1961 (age 63)
Compton, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
College:Arizona State
NFL draft:1983 / round: 2 / pick: 33
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
INT:20
Interceptions:274
Touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Michael Calvin Richardson (born May 23, 1961) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. He played college football for Arizona State University, and was recognized as an All-American. He played professionally for the NFL's Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, and 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 "L.A. Mike", he was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the Super Bowl Shuffle video in 1985.

In 2008 Richardson faced a 13-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine and crack cocaine. It was his twenty first drug conviction since the end of his football career. Former teammate Richard Dent and coach Mike Ditka both supported Richardson being sent to a rehab facility rather than prison. The judge ultimately sentenced Richardson to a year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.

References

  1. http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/themorningread/article_2013958.php
  2. http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/themorningread/article_2013958.php
1981 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
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1982 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
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San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXIV champions

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