THE PRIDE OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
THE JACKIE ROBINSON STATUTE
DEDICATED NOVEMBER 29, 2017 - THE ROSE BOWL
GO VISIT!
THE PRIDE OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
THE JACKIE ROBINSON STATUTE
DEDICATED NOVEMBER 29, 2017 - THE ROSE BOWL
GO VISIT!
Pasadena Sports Hall of Fame
Mr. Crutcher was voted Rio Hondo League Player of the Year. He also earned All-CIF, All Southern Section and All-American honors his senior year. Mr. Crutcher entered the All-Star team with accomplishments unmatched by any other member appearing.
Since 1981, no other Viking has come close to Mr. Crutcher's accomplishments on the football field.
Mr. Crutcher had a successful career at the University of Southern California. Between 1981 to 1985, he rushed for nearly 3k yards. Mr. Crutcher is eighth on the All-Time Trojan Rushing List; behind fellow Pasadenian, Sultan McCullough but before Ricky Ervins.
Mr. Crutcher played a pivotal role in the Trojans (20-17) 1985 Rose Bowl victory over Ohio State University.
Fred Crutcher is a Pasadena legend.
Honors
1980
Rio Hondo League Player of the Year
All CIF
All Southern Section
All-American
LA Times All Star
John Robinson, the legendary football coach at the University of Southern California, once regarded this Blair High School alumni as a true Heisman Candidate. The first of such from Pasadena.
While a Viking, Mr. Crutcher, rushed for 1,666 yards and 24 touchdowns on 211 carries in his senior season.
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