Dan Crowley (Canadian football)
Dan Crowley (born March 14, 1973) is a former quarterback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Italian Football League (IFL). A Bowie, Maryland native, he attended DeMatha Catholic High School and played college football at Towson University, where he set school records. He finished his Towson career with 81 passing touchdowns, 1,169 attempts, 617 completions, and 8,900 yards in 40 games (35 starts). He is a Towson Athletic Hall of Fame inductee (2010).
Crowley began his pro career in the CFL with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995, helping the team win the Grey Cup. He then played for the Montreal Alouettes in 1996 as a backup to Tracy Ham, and was released after the first game of 1997. He went to Italy to play for the Bergamo Lions in 1998–1999, where he led the team to consecutive Italian Bowl titles. He was the Italian Football League Offensive Player of the Year in 1998 and the Italian Bowl MVP that year. In 1999 he threw for 1,339 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Crowley returned to the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos, 1999–2001, starting four games. In 2002, he became the Ottawa Renegades’ first starting quarterback, starting 13 games in the team’s inaugural season. After a disappointing start to 2003, he was released and replaced by Kerry Joseph.
After football, Crowley worked in Towson University's athletic department.
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