Crawford was born in
San Diego, California. He attended
San Diego State University and Balboa University Law School. In 1956, Crawford was elected to represent the
79th district of the
California State Assembly, succeeding
Wanda Sankary. He served until 1960, when he was succeeded by
George J. Lapthorne. Crawford was a
municipal court judge in San Diego. at the age of 92. == References ==