Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)

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**Mike Richardson**
Personal information
No. 27
Cornerback
Date of birth: (1961-05-23) May 23, 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth: Compton, California
High School: Compton (CA)

Career information
College: Arizona State
NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
Debuted in 1983 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]]
Last played in 1989 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]]


Career history
Chicago Bears (1983–1988) San Francisco 49ers (1989)
Career highlights and awards
All-Pro (1986)
INT	20
Interceptions	274
Touchdowns	1

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.

Today Richardson resides in Chicago and has an outstanding training program and supports various charities and foundations.

v · d · e1981 College Football All-America Team consensus selections

Offense	QB Jim McMahon RB Marcus Allen RB Herschel Walker WR Anthony Carter TE Tim Wrightman OT Terry Crouch OT Terry Tausch OT Ed Muransky G Kurt Becker G Sean Farrell G Roy Foster C Dave Rimington

Defense	DL Tim Krumrie DL Kenneth Sims DL Billy Ray Smith, Jr. DL Andre Tippett LB Bob Crable LB Jeff Davis LB Sal Sunseri DB Terry Kinard DB Fred Marion DB Mike Richardson DB Tommy Wilcox

Special teams	P Reggie Roby

v · d · e1982 College Football All-America Team consensus selections

Offense	QB John Elway RB Eric Dickerson RB Mike Rozier RB Herschel Walker WR Anthony Carter TE Gordon Hudson OT Jim Covert OT Don Mosebar G Steve Korte G Bruce Matthews C Dave Rimington

Defense	DL George Achica DL Rick Bryan DL Wilber Marshall DL Vernon Maxwell DL Mike Pitts DL Gabriel Rivera DL Billy Ray Smith, Jr. LB Ricky Hunley LB Marcus Marek LB Darryl Talley DB Terry Hoage DB Terry Kinard DB Mike Richardson

Special teams	K Chuck Nelson P Jim Arnold

v · d · eChicago Bears 1983 NFL Draft selections

Jim Covert Willie Gault Mike Richardson Dave Duerson Tom Thayer Pat Dunsmore Richard Dent Mark Bortz Rob Fada Mark Zavagnin Anthony Hutchison Gary Worthy Oliver Williams

Draft Years 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX Champions

San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXIV

Persondata
Name	Richardson, Mike
Alternative names	Richardson, Michael Calvin; Richardson, Michael C.
Short description	All-American college football player, college football player, defensive back, cornerback
Date of birth	May 23, 1961
Place of birth	Compton, California, United States
Date of death
Place of death

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