Rams All-Pro cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin dies at 68
NFL community mourns the death of two-time All-Pro cornerback and former Rams standout LeRoy Irvin, who has died at age 68.
Coverage (7)
- Former All-Pro LeRoy Irvin, who finished career with Lions, dies at 68 The Detroit News · 46d ago
- Rams Legend Passes Away At 68 Amid Cancer Battle Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68 Fox News · 46d ago
- Former Rams, Lions CB LeRoy Irvin Dies At 68 NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 46d ago
- Former NFL cornerback LeRoy Irvin, two-time All-Pro with Rams, dead at 68 NFL.com · 46d ago
- Former NFL All-Pro cornerback dies at 68 Syracuse.com · 46d ago
- Rams All-Pro cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin dies at 68 NBC Sports · 46d ago
The brief
LeRoy Irvin, a standout defensive player and punt returner who spent the majority of his professional career with the Los Angeles Rams, has died at age 68. He also played for the Detroit Lions before his retirement from the league.
Coverage from outlets including NFL.com, NBC Sports, Fox News, and The Detroit News emphasizes his status as a two-time All-Pro selection. Reports from Yahoo Sports additionally note that his passing followed a battle with cancer.
Future updates will likely provide information regarding memorial services or tributes from the NFL organizations he played for during his career. Official statements from his former teams have not been detailed in current reporting.
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Quick answers
How old was LeRoy Irvin at the time of his death?
LeRoy Irvin was 68 years old.
Which NFL teams did LeRoy Irvin play for?
Irvin played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.
What was the reported cause of death?
Coverage from Yahoo Sports indicates his death occurred amid a battle with cancer.
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