Fred Crutcher

Fred Crutcher
USC Trojans
Personal information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
  • USC (1981–1985)
High schoolBlair (Pasadena, California)
Career highlights and awards

Fred Crutcher (born ) is a former American football tailback. He played for the USC Trojans from 1981 to 1985. He tore ligaments in his left knee in 1982 and was slowed by the injury in 1983. He was the lead running back for the 1984 team,[1] totaling 1,155 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.[2] He was described as "a pounding type who endures punishment and is always heading upfield, but seldom breaks long runs."[3] He became known by the nickname "Four-Yard Freddie".[3][4][5] In five years at USC, he totaled 2,815 rushing yards and scored 21 touchdowns.[2]

  1. ^ "The heat's on for Crutcher". The San Bernardino Sun. September 7, 1984. pp. C1, C6 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "Fred Crutcher". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Mal Florence (November 15, 1984). "USC's Fred Crutcher Gets Yards the Hard Way". Los Angeles Times. p. III-15 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Hal McCoy (December 29, 1984). "Crutcher: This USC tailback just wants 4 yards and a little respect". Dayton Daily News. p. 10.
  5. ^ Jack Patterson (December 31, 1984). "A lame-duck running back: USC's Crutcher survives despite detractors". Akron Beacon-Journal. p. D4.