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]
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]
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]