Former Calgary Stampeders star Larry Robinson dies at 76

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted July 18, 2018 4:58 pm EST

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Gene Foster of the Ottawa Rough Riders (top left) is tackled by All-Star Larry Robinson of the Calgary Stampeders while Gene Mack of the Toronto Argonauts tries to help during the 1974 CFL All-Star game in Ottawa on June 26, 1974. The Canadian Press

Larry Robinson, considered one of the most decorated and versatile players in Calgary Stampeders history, has died.

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He was 76.

The Calgary native played for the Stampeders from 1961-74, never missing a game in 14 seasons.

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Robinson served as a kicker, receiver and defensive back for the Stamps, and helped the team end a 22-year championship drought with a Grey Cup victory in 1971.

Robinson was the first player in CFL history to score 1,000 points, had a franchise-record 50 career interceptions and was a three-time CFL West all-star at defensive back.