Mike Richardson (American football, born 1961)

For other people of the same name, see Mike Richardson.

Mike Richardson

No. 27
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1961-05-23) May 23, 1961
Place of birth:	Compton, California
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Compton (CA)
College:	Arizona State
NFL draft:	1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
Career history
Chicago Bears (1983–1988) San Francisco 49ers (1989)
Career highlights and awards
All-Pro (1986)
Career NFL statistics
INT: 20 Interceptions: 274 Touchdowns: 1 Player stats at NFL.com

Michael Calvin Richardson (born May 23, 1961) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. He played college football for Arizona State University, and was recognized as an All-American. He played professionally for the NFL's Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, and won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.

Richardson finished his 7 season career with 20 interceptions, which he returned for 247 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded 4 fumble recoveries. Known as "L.A. Mike", he was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the Super Bowl Shuffle video in 1985.

In 2008 Richardson faced a 13-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine and crack cocaine. It was his 21st drug conviction since the end of his football career. Former teammate Richard Dent and coach Mike Ditka both supported Richardson being sent to a rehab facility rather than prison. The judge ultimately sentenced Richardson to a year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.