Former NFL All-Pro cornerback dies at 68
LeRoy Irvin, a former NFL All-Pro cornerback, has died at the age of 68.
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Former NFL cornerback and two-time All-Pro LeRoy Irvin died at 68. The Rams legend, who also played for the Lions, passed away during a battle with cancer.
Epilogue added 16d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
LeRoy Irvin, a former NFL player, has passed away at the age of 68. He was known for his career as a cornerback and punt returner, notably playing for the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.
Coverage from The Detroit News, Yahoo Sports, NBC Sports, Fox News, NFL Rumors, NFL.com, and Syracuse.com emphasizes Irvin's achievements as a two-time All-Pro player. Reports mention his battle with cancer.
The next steps in this story will likely involve tributes from former teammates and fans, as well as details about memorial services. Coverage does not yet specify any planned events.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 20d ago.
Quick answers
Who was LeRoy Irvin?
LeRoy Irvin was a former NFL All-Pro cornerback who played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.
How old was LeRoy Irvin when he died?
LeRoy Irvin was 68 years old when he died.
What teams did LeRoy Irvin play for?
LeRoy Irvin played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions during his NFL career.
Coverage (8)
- Keith Mitchell, former Wrecking Crew standout at Texas A&M, Garland Lakeview Centennial star dies Dallas News · 19d ago
- Former All-Pro LeRoy Irvin, who finished career with Lions, dies at 68 The Detroit News · 20d ago
- Rams Legend Passes Away At 68 Amid Cancer Battle Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Rams All-Pro cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin dies at 68 NBC Sports · 20d ago
- Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68 Fox News · 20d ago
- Former Rams, Lions CB LeRoy Irvin Dies At 68 NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 20d ago
- Former NFL cornerback LeRoy Irvin, two-time All-Pro with Rams, dead at 68 NFL.com · 20d ago
- Former NFL All-Pro cornerback dies at 68 Syracuse.com · 20d ago
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