Lindon Crow Explained

Birth Date:April 4, 1933
Birth Place:Denison, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Exeter, California, U.S.
Position1:Cornerback
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:195
College:USC
Nfldraftedyear:1955
Nfldraftedround:2
Nfldraftedpick:14
Playing Years1:1955–1957
Playing Team1:Chicago Cardinals
Playing Years2:1958–1960
Playing Team2:New York Giants
Playing Years3:1961–1964
Playing Team3:Los Angeles Rams
Career Highlights:
Probowls:3
Nfl:CRO644400
Databasefootball:CROWLIN01

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crow dies at 85; played in NFL's 'greatest game'. Espn.com. October 27, 2018 . October 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Lindon Crow . Pro-football-reference.com . September 21, 2014.
  3. Web site: Lindon Crow, who played in NFL's 'greatest game ever,' dies .
  4. Web site: Lindon Crow Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . .