Career
Crawford was a rover and wingman, recruited from Essendon Juniors. He made eight appearances for Essendon in the 1934 VFL season, then in 1935 played 12 league games and represented Victoria against Bendigo. Crawford got a clearance to Fitzroy in 1936 and debuted for the club in the opening round against Carlton.
Crawford, who also kept wicket for the Fitzroy Cricket Club, didn"t appear again at VFL level and was granted a clearance to Brunswick mid-season.