Former Calgary Stampeders star Larry Robinson dies at 76

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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. (The Canadian Press)

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

He was 76.

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

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.

Robinson was enshrined in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1998 and entered the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.

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