Legendary Los Angeles Rams operating again Lawrence McCutcheon died Friday after a battle towards Parkinson’s illness. He was 76.
McCutcheon was a Professional Bowl choice in 5 straight seasons (1973-77) for the Rams and nonetheless ranks fourth all-time on the membership’s speeding checklist with 6,186 yards over eight seasons from 1972-79.
McCutcheon was the franchise’s main rusher when his Los Angeles profession ended. He now stands behind Marshall Faulk (6,959), Eric Dickerson (7,245) and Steven Jackson (10,138) on the membership checklist.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that we share the passing of our husband, brother, father, grandfather, and nice grandfather, Lawrence McCutcheon,” McCutcheon’s household stated in a press release. “Clutch handed away on October 23 with household at his bedside following a protracted, brave battle with Parkinson’s illness.
“By means of a decade-long enjoying profession and one other 32 years within the Rams’ entrance workplace, Clutch earned the respect and admiration of teammates, opposing gamers, colleagues, and followers alike. Clutch will probably be missed and remembered endlessly. We’re grateful to these in our group who’ve reached out with love and assist.”
McCutcheon completed his enjoying profession with the Denver Broncos (1980), Seattle Seahawks (1980) and Buffalo Payments (1981). Total, he rushed for six,578 yards and 26 touchdowns and caught 198 passes for 1,799 yards and 13 scores in 109 profession video games (82 begins).
McCutcheon participated in 11 playoff video games for the Rams and famously threw a 24-yard landing cross to Ron Smith within the third quarter of Tremendous Bowl XIV. That gave Los Angeles a 19-17 lead earlier than it will definitely misplaced 31-19 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 20, 1980.
McCutcheon was a third-round decide in 1972 out of Colorado State, often known as the Rams. He performed at Colorado State from 1969-71 and nonetheless ranks seventh all-time in speeding yards (2,917). McCutcheon was inducted into the Colorado State Athletics Corridor of Fame in 1989.
After his enjoying profession, McCutcheon returned to the Rams as a scout in 1982 and served in lots of roles – together with director of participant personnel for seven years – earlier than retiring in 2016.
“The Los Angeles Rams are deeply saddened by the passing of Lawrence McCutcheon,” the crew stated in a press release. “His affect on this group spanned generations, and he embodied what it means to be a Ram. A five-time Professional Bowl operating again and as soon as the franchise’s all-time main rusher, he later served in our entrance workplace as a scout and director of participant personnel. His legacy is woven into the material of our crew. We prolong our heartfelt condolences to the McCutcheon household as we have fun a life that gave a lot to the Rams and to our sport.”
Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon, the son of Lawerence, was a member of the Cleveland Browns from 1999-2006.
McCutcheon’s household requested that in lieu of flowers, these wishing to honor him please donate to the Michael J. Fox Basis for Parkinson’s Analysis.
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