Lindon Crow
Lindon Oscar Crow (April 4, 1933 – October 25, 2018) was an American football cornerback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to three Pro Bowls.[1]
 Crow on a 1955 Bowman football card | |
| Born: | April 4, 1933 Denison, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died: | October 25, 2018 (aged 85) Exeter, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| 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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College career
Crow played college football at the University 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 two Rose Bowls, including a win over Wisconsin in 1953[3]
Professional career
Crow played in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Los Angeles Rams. He led the league with 11 interceptions in 1956.[2] He also recorded an interception in the 1958 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]
References
- "Crow dies at 85; played in NFL's 'greatest game'". Espn.com. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- "Lindon Crow". Pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- "Lindon Crow, who played in NFL's 'greatest game ever,' dies".
- "Lindon Crow Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.