Eric Crigler (2021) - Hall of Fame - Murray State University Athletics

Eric Crigler

Induction:
2021

Eric Crigler - Football (1985-89)

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The MSU Hall of Fame is proud to select former Racer football lineman, Eric Crigler, who was an All-Ohio Valley Conference and All-America lineman for the Racers from 1985-89.
Walked on to MSU from Louisville’s Ballard High School where he played for Coach Bobby Redman.
Assistant coach Bud Foster first contacted Crigler about MSU.
From there, Crigler set the gold standard for Racer offensive line play that led him to being a part of Murray State’s Ohio Valley Conference championship in 1986 and eventually to being draft into the National Football League by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Anchored the Racer offensive line that produced all-star tailbacks Willie Cannon, Rodney Payne and Bill Bird and MSU Hall of Fame quarterback Michael Proctor.
10th round draft selection by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Spent more than a full season on Bengals roster (1990-91).
Drafted as the 13th player in the 10th round, 261st overall.
World League of American Football - Ohio Glory (1992), Frankfurt Galaxy (1992).
An excellent student, Crigler came to MSU on an academic scholarship.
In 1989 awarded one of 25 NCAA Football Post-Graduate Scholarships, just the second Racer to receive it.
IN 1989, earned the College Sports Information Directors Academic All-America Award and the OVC Scholar Athlete Award.
After earning his undergrad degree from Murray State University and was Cum Laude.
Earned MBA in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, with honors.
Was Portfolio Manager/Analyst with Strong Capital Management in Milwaukee.
Opened his own firm Skyhawk Capital Management in Memphis.
Crigler has also served Murray State as the chairman of the Board of Regents.
Graduated Cum Laude at Murray State.