Lindon Crow facts for kids
Crow on a 1955 Bowman football card
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| Date of birth: | April 4, 1933 |
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| Place of birth: | Denison, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death: | October 25, 2018 (aged 85) |
| Place of death: | Exeter, California, U.S. |
Quick facts for kids
Career information
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| Position(s): | Cornerback |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College: | USC |
| NFL Draft: | 1955 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14 |
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Career highlights and awards
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| Pro Bowls: | 3 |
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Career stats
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| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Lindon Oscar Crow was a talented American football player. He was born on April 4, 1933, and passed away on October 25, 2018. Lindon played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was so good that he was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times.
College Football Star
Lindon Crow played college football for the USC Trojans. He was a very versatile player. He played both on defense as a defensive back and on offense as a running back. On offense, he ran for 723 yards and caught 13 passes for 412 yards. He scored 11 touchdowns in total. On defense, he was excellent at intercepting passes, catching 11 of them. Lindon helped his team reach the famous Rose Bowl twice. They even won one of these big games against Wisconsin in 1953.
Professional NFL Career
Lindon Crow played in the National Football League for several teams. These included the Chicago Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Los Angeles Rams. He was known for his amazing ability to intercept passes. In 1956, he led the entire league with 11 interceptions. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
Key Moments and Stats
Lindon also made an important interception in the 1958 NFL Championship Game. This was a very big game for his team. Throughout his career, Lindon Crow had a total of 38 interceptions. He returned these interceptions for 512 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also recovered 9 fumbles, which are when a player drops the ball. He returned these fumbles for 65 yards and scored one touchdown. On special teams, he returned 25 punts for 134 yards.
