Earl Lunsford

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Earl Lunsford
Date of birth:	1934
Place of birth:	Stillwater, Oklahoma
Career information
Position(s):	Running back
College:	Oklahoma State University
NFL Draft:	1956 / Round: 26 / Pick 305 (By the Philadelphia Eagles)
Organizations
As player:
1956, 1959-1963	Calgary Stampeders
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Earl Lunsford, known as the "Earthquake", was a fullback for the Calgary Stampeders, and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

He played his college football with Oklahoma State University and began his six year career in the Canadian Football League in 1956. His time in Calgary was interrupted for 2 seasons while he served in the United States military. He played 5 more seasons for the Stamps, from 1959 to 1963.

In his career he rushed 1199 times for 6994 yards, a 5.8 yard average, and 55 touchdowns, with his longest run being 85 yards. He is the Stampeders all time rushing leader. He rushed for 1000 yards 5 times, leading the West Division with 1,343 yards in 1960. In his best season, 1961, he rushed for 1,794 yards, which led the league. He was an All West all star in 1960 and All Canadian in 1961.

His best game was on September 3, 1962 in Calgary, when he scored 5 touchdowns.

He was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

Earl Lunsford has his own theme song "Earl The Pearl of Calgary".