Ulysses Curtis facts for kids

Ulysses "Crazy Legs" Curtis (May 10, 1926 – October 6, 2013) was an American professional football player. He played as a running back for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played from 1950 to 1954.

Who Was "Crazy Legs" Curtis?

Ulysses Curtis was born in Albion, Michigan. He became a professional football player. People called him "Crazy Legs" because of his quick and tricky running style. He played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1950 to 1954.

A Star Player

Curtis helped the Argonauts win two major championships. These were the Grey Cups in 1950 and 1952. He was a very important player for his team.

For a long time, many thought Curtis was the first black player for the Argonauts. However, in 2021, it was found that Ken Whitlock was the first. Whitlock played for the Argonauts in 1948.

Amazing Football Stats

Curtis was one of the best players for the Argonauts. He is sixth on the team's all-time list for touchdowns. He scored 47 touchdowns in his career.

He is also fourth on the team's all-time rushing list. He ran for 3,712 yards in 529 carries. In one game, he ran for 208 yards. This is the second-highest in team history. He also had 12 games where he ran for over 100 yards. This is third on the team's list.

Life After Football

After he stopped playing football, Curtis stayed in Toronto. He raised his family there. He owned a cleaning business for a while. Later, he became a teacher and a coach. He worked for the North York Board of Education.

In 1959, he coached the North York Knights. This team played in the national Canadian Junior Football championships. He also helped coach the York University football team in the 1960s.

Honored by the Argonauts

In 2005, Ulysses Curtis was named to the Toronto Argonauts All-Time Argos List. This means he is considered one of the best players in the team's history.

Curtis passed away on October 6, 2013, in Toronto.