Rams All-Pro cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin dies at 68
NFL community honors two-time All-Pro cornerback and former Rams standout LeRoy Irvin, who has passed away at age 68.
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LeRoy Irvin, a notable cornerback and punt returner who played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 68. His career included two All-Pro selections during his time with the Rams.
Coverage from outlets including NFL.com, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, Fox News, The Detroit News, ProFootballRumors.com, and Syracuse.com emphasizes his status as a Rams legend. Reporting from Yahoo Sports notes that his passing occurred amid a battle with cancer.
Future updates will depend on further information released by family or team representatives. Coverage does not yet specify details regarding potential memorial services or public tributes.
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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?
LeRoy Irvin played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.
What was the cause of LeRoy Irvin's death?
Yahoo Sports reports that his passing occurred amid a battle with cancer.
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
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