Dean Derby

Derby in 1961
No. 27, 25
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	(1935-06-11)June 11, 1935 Leavenworth, Washington, U.S.
Died	October 29, 2021(2021-10-29) (aged 86) Walla Walla, Washington, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Walla Walla (Walla Walla, Washington)
College	Washington
NFL draft	1957: 5th round, 51st overall pick
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1957)* Pittsburgh Steelers (1957–1961) Minnesota Vikings (1961-1962)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Pro Bowl (1959) NFL interceptions co-leader (1959) First-teamAll-PCC (1956)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 21 Fumble recoveries 5 Stats atPro Football Reference

Clarence Dean Derby (June 11, 1935 – October 29, 2021) was an American professionalfootball player who was adefensive back for six season in theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theWashington Huskies. He played in the NFL for thePittsburgh Steelers (1957–1961) andMinnesota Vikings (1961–1962).^[1]

Darby died on October 29, 2021, inWalla Walla, Washington, at age 86.^[2]

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