LeRoy Irvin
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| LeRoy Irvin | |
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| Date of birth | September 15, 1957 |
| Place of birth | Fort Dix, New Jersey |
| Position(s) | Cornerback, Punt Returner |
| College | Kansas |
| NFL Draft | 1980 / Round 3 / Pick 70 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1980-1989 1990 |
Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions |
Leroy Irvin was a member of the Los Angeles Rams from 1980 to 1989. He played cornerback. He played in the pro bowl in 1985 and 1986. He currently holds the record for most punt return yards in a single game (207) against the Atlanta Falcons 1981. One of only a few players in NFL history to be named all-pro at two positions.
Irvin grew up and completed Glenn Hills High School in Augusta, Georgia. He began his college career in 1976 at the University of Kansas.
Taken from http://www.kusports.com/football/all_time_best/
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