Lee Calland

Arthur Lee Calland (born September 14, 1941) is a former American football defensive back. He played ten seasons in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings (1963–1965), the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1968), the Chicago Bears (1969), and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1972). He played college football at the University of Louisville.[1]

Lee Calland
No. 23, 22, 44
Born: (1941-09-14) September 14, 1941
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
CollegeLouisville
NFL draft1963 / Round: undrafted free agent
Career history
As player
1963–1965Minnesota Vikings
1966–1968Atlanta Falcons
1969Chicago Bears
1969–1972Pittsburgh Steelers

After leaving the NFL, Calland coached defense at Fort Valley State University, Morehouse College, Southern University, Morris Brown College, and Tennessee State University. He was inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022. As of 2022, Calland resides in Atlanta, Georgia.[2]

References

  1. "Lee Calland". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  2. Berger, Cale (2022-02-24). "Steelers Elbie Nickel, Lee Calland to be Inducted into Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame". Steelers Now. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-04-29.


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