Lorne Richardson (born March 9, 1950) is a former award-winning and all-star defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League from 1973 to 1977.
Though his career may have been short, Richardson is considered one of the finest Canadian-born players to play defensive back ever in the CFL.
[1] A native of Moose Jaw and a graduate of University of Colorado, Richardson took the league by storm in 1973 with 7 interceptions and 152 return yards.
He was a CFL All-Star in each of his first 4 seasons, intercepting 21 passes, and played in the classic 64th Grey Cup when the Green Riders lost in the last minute.
[3] He finished his career in 1977 with the Toronto Argonauts, playing 16 regular season and 1 playoff game, and intercepting 1 pass.