Kirby Lynn Criswell was born on August 31,1957 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the St Louis Cardinals of the National Football League.
10 Facts About Kirby Criswell
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Kirby Criswell was selected in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.
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Kirby Criswell elected to play for the University of Kansas.
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The Jayhawks did not produce any strong teams during his time with them, but Kirby Criswell was noticed due to his passionate style of play.
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Kirby Criswell was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.
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Kirby Criswell, who sported a Mohawk hairstyle during training camp, was waived by the Bengals before the start of 1980 football season but then signed by Green Bay.
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Kirby Criswell did manage to get into four games for St Louis that year.
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Less than a month after his signing, Kirby Criswell was arrested on federal drug charges.
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On June 2,1982, Kirby Criswell was found guilty by a federal jury of possessing marijuana and conspiring to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine.
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Kirby Criswell was sentenced to five years in prison.