Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin Passed Away At Age 68
The two-time Pro Bowl selection played 143 games for the Rams and was named first-team All-Pro twice.
- On Thursday, the Los Angeles Rams announced the death of team legend LeRoy Irvin at 68.
- Following a standout career at Kansas, the Rams selected Irvin in 1980, and he played 143 games with 104 starts while earning First Team All-Pro honors in 1981 and 1986.
- Irvin ranks third in franchise history with 34 interceptions and 1,457 punt return yards, also recovering 13 fumbles before playing 16 games for the Lions in 1990.
- Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson wrote on Instagram: "Devastated to hear about the passing of my brother, teammate, and Rams legend Leroy Irvin." The Rams said: "We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin."
- After retiring from the NFL, Irvin served as an assistant coach at California State University, Northridge, and later co-founded Original Mini's Inc with Dickerson.
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Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin Passed Away At Age 68
Los Angeles Rams legend LeRoy Irvin died at the age of 68, the team announced Thursday. Irvin was a defensive back and return specialist that played 11-years, making two Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams. The former Rams great totaled 35 interceptions during his time in the NFL. He was the 70th overall pick in […] The post Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin Passed Away At Age 68 appeared first on Daily Snark.
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