Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68
The NFL community is mourning the loss of two-time All-Pro cornerback LeRoy Irvin, who has died at age 68.
📍 The outcome
Rams legend and two-time All-Pro cornerback LeRoy Irvin died at 68 following a battle with cancer. He finished his career with the Lions and received prayers from the NFL community.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (8)
- Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68 Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 46d ago
- Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68 Fox News · 46d ago
- Rams Legend Passes Away At 68 Amid Cancer Battle Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- “RIP, My Brother”: Prayers Pour in from NFL Community as Rams Legend Passes Away at 68 Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Rams All-Pro cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin dies at 68 NBC Sports · 46d ago
- Former All-Pro LeRoy Irvin, who finished career with Lions, dies at 68 The Detroit News · 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 broke it first
The story so far
Former NFL cornerback and punt returner LeRoy Irvin has passed away at the age of 68. Irvin is remembered as a Rams legend and a two-time All-Pro during his professional career.
Coverage from NFL.com, NBC Sports, Fox News, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes his legacy with the Rams and the outpouring of prayers from the NFL community. The Detroit News notes that Irvin concluded his playing career with the Lions.
Further reports may provide additional details regarding the circumstances of his death or planned tributes from his former teams.
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The obvious questions
What were LeRoy Irvin's professional accolades?
Irvin was a two-time All-Pro cornerback.
Which NFL teams did LeRoy Irvin play for?
According to coverage, he was a legend for the Rams and finished his career with the Lions.
How old was LeRoy Irvin at the time of his death?
He was 68 years old.
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