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| “ | Game time. | „ |
| ~ Sportsmaster |
| “ | This stuff'll kill you. | „ |
| ~ Sportsmaster's catchphrase |
| “ | My dad used to tell me, "You gotta want pain. You gotta make pain your friend." You’re making choices for your future self-right now, your better self. Your better self is going to thank you for it. | „ |
| ~ Crusher to Pat Dugan |
Lawrence "Larry" Crock, better known as Sportsmaster, or Crusher was a major character in The CW and DC Universe series Stargirl.
He is a former professional athlete who and a former member of the Injustice Society of America (ISA). He is also the husband of his partner Paula Brooks/Tigress and the proud father of Artemis Crock, as well as the owner of Rip City Gym. In the third and final season, Larry and Paula are killed by former ISA leader Icicle.
He was portrayed by Neil Hopkins, who also portrayed Cortland Bryce Ryan, in Criminal Minds.
Biography[]
Backstory[]
Larry was once a star athlete who went by the name, "Crusher" until he retired from his pro-athlete days and turned to a life of crime adopting the alias, Sportsmaster. At some point Larry married his partner Paula Brooks/Tigress and they both joined the Injustice Society of America, believing it to be in the best interests of their daughter, Artemis Crock.
On Christmas Eve, 2010, Sportsmaster fought alongside fellow ISA members in a battle against the Justice Society of America in which he and his wife were beaten by JSA leader Starman. Sportsmaster then heads outside and looks on with Tigress, Brainwave and Icicle as Starman and Stripesy fall out of the sky, signifying the ISA's victory. Sportsmaster then adjusts to life in Blue Valley, Nebraska with his family and opens up a local gym called Rip City, though he misses being an active criminal.
Ten years later Sportsmaster and Tigress were called back into active duty by Icicle to assist the Gambler. They attack and overpower Stargirl and her friends when they attempt to intercept the operation, but flee when S.T.R.I.P.E. arrives. Sportsmaster later assists the ISA in enacting Project: New America by assassinating those who stand in their way only to be defeated by Stargirl's JSA.
Following the ISA's defeat; Crusher and Paula are both sent to prison for their crimes where they are frequently visited by Artemis.
Personality[]
Larry was a boisterous, prideful athlete who thrived on working out and energizing others, though his interest in athletics, falls within the realm of extremism, with Larry having no qualms about injuring or outright murdering individuals who clash with his views, especially those who mistreated his daughter, Artemis whom he is extremely proud of.
Despite his generally violent nature, he is shown to be somewhat merciful and honorable as he would often give his opponent a chance to fight back. He also seemed to admire Stargirl's combat skills during their first encounter.
Larry also has a genuine, albeit twisted, friendship with Pat Dugan as he truly wanted to help him get in better shape and would often criticize him for not following the program.
Victims[]
- Artemis' Football Coach
- Numerous Others
Indirectly[]
- Anaya Bowin (caused)
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- He was referred by Hourman as Jason Voorhees, the main antagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise and as Wayne Gretzky, a former professional Canadian ice hockey player, due to the mask he wore as Sportsmaster.
- Sportsmaster's alias, Irwin Hasen, is based on the real-life cartoonist and comic artist who created Wildcat.
- Sportsmaster was a fan of the horror series, The Purge, where Brainwave actor Christopher James Baker, portrayed Harmon James.
- Crusher disliked every member of the ISA except Icicle, the latter of whom would ironically end up murdering him and his wife in season 3.
