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Date of birth | (1933-04-04)April 4, 1933 |
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Place of birth | Denison, Texas, U.S. |
Date of death | October 25, 2018(2018-10-25) (aged 85) |
Place of death | Exeter, California, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
US college | USC |
NFL draft | 1955 / round: 2 / pick: 14 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1955–1957 | Chicago Cardinals |
1958–1960 | New York Giants |
1961–1964 | Los Angeles Rams |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 3 |
Career stats | |
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Lindon Oscar Crow (April 4, 1933 – October 25, 2018) was anAmerican footballcornerback who played professionally in theNational Football League (NFL). He was named to threePro Bowls.[1]
Crow playedcollege football at theUniversity of Southern California.[2] Playing both defensive back and running back, Crow rushed for 723 yards, caught 13 passes for 412 yards, scored 11 touchdowns, and intercepted 11 passes on defense. Crow helped lead the Trojans to twoRose Bowls, including a win over Wisconsin in 1953[3]
Crow played in the National Football League for theChicago Cardinals, theNew York Giants, and theLos Angeles Rams. He led the league with 11interceptions in 1956.[2] He also recorded an interception in the1958 NFL Championship Game. In the following season, Crow He finished his career with 38 interceptions, which he returned for 512 yards and two touchdowns. He also recovered 9 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards and a score. On special teams, he returned 25 punts for 134 yards.[4]
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