[2] Crawford was one of the last amateur players to earn selection for Scotland and won five caps in the early 1930s,[4] plus three selections for the Scottish League XI.
[5] As an amateur, he was also eligible for selection by Great Britain at the Olympic Games and he played in both of the team's matches in Berlin in 1936.
[1][4] Crawford also represented Scotland at amateur level.
[7] As well as a footballer he was also an accomplished sprinter, winning several Scottish titles and setting national records.
[3][8] Away from sport he worked as a clothing retailer and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.