Los Angeles Rams legendary cornerback LeRoy Irvin has passed away at the age of 68.
Los Angeles Rams legendary cornerback LeRoy Irvin has passed away.
He was 68. Irvin leaves behind four children and resided in Anaheim Hills.
Former Rams superstar running back Erick Dickerson shared the news on his Instagram page.
"Devastated to hear about the passing of my brother, teammate, and Rams legend Leroy Irvin," Dickerson wrote. "Leroy wasn’t just a lockdown corner and a fierce competitor on the field; he was a true friend and a great man who always brought incredible energy. Rest in peace, my brother. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Irvin family and all of Rams Nation. 🙏🏾💙 🐏 #rams #RIPLeroyIrvin."
Irvin spent most of his 11 year career in the NFL with the Rams.
The Rams also shared their condolences for Irvin and his family.
"We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin. We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time."
The Rams drafted Irvin in the third round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Irvin was the 70th overall pick in that draft.
In his career, Irvin was named a three-time First-team All-Pro, a Second-team All-Pro in 1985, and a two-time Pro Bowler. The former Kansas Jayhawk was named to the second-team All-Big Eight in his final two seasons of his college career.
In 10 seasons as a Ram, Irvin recorded 34 interceptions, returned five of those for touchdowns, forced nine fumbles, and 2.5 sacks in 143 games and 104 starts.
The New Jersey native finished his NFL career in 1990 with the Detriot Lions.
Two years after his NFL career, Irvin was an assistant football coach at California State University, Northridge.
After his tenure there, he worked with former Rams teammate Vince Ferragamo at End Zone Mortgage in Anaheim Hills. Irvin also started a company called Original Mini's Inc with Dikcerson, Larry Westbrook, and Mike Hope.
The company holds an NFL license and offers a line of NFL-licensed products.
Shortly after his time with the Rams, the team decided to relocate to St. Louis after the 1994 season.
For the next 21 seasons, from 1995 to 2015, the Rams remained in St. Louis. There, they won a Super Bowl title, but outside of that, they were not a successful franchise.
The move back to Los Angeles marked a turning point for the Rams, signaling a new era for the franchise.
Since returning to the City of Angels, the Rams have not looked back. Fortunately, Irvin was able to watch his former team back in Los Angeles over the final decade of his life, including its rise back to prominence.
