Tyrone Crews (born June 17, 1956) is a former linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) playing seven seasons with the BC Lions.[1]

Tyrone Crews
Date of birth (1956-06-17) June 17, 1956 (age 68)
Place of birthNew York, New York, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)LB
US collegeKansas State University
Career history
As player
1981–87BC Lions
Career highlights and awards

A graduate of Kansas State University, Crews joined the Leos in 1981 and was part of their 1985 Grey Cup championship team.[2] He was winner of the Tom Pate Memorial Award for community service. In 2010, he was elected into the BC Lions Wall of Fame.[3]

In 1995, Crews became head coach of the Vancouver Trojans and coached them for six seasons, compiling a 14 win, 42 loss and 2 tie record. In 1997, he was named BCFC Coach of the Year and was winner of the Gord Currie CJFL Coach of the Year Award.[citation needed]

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