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LeRoy Irvin, former Rams cornerback who holds NFL punt return record, dies at 68
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- LeRoy Irvin, a cornerback and special teams player who made two Pro Bowls with the Rams in the 1980s, has died, the team said Thursday.
- Irvin holds the Rams record for most non-offensive touchdowns (11 — five interception returns, four punt returns and one fumble recovery return).
- “We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin,” the team wrote on X. “We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”
Rams defensive back Le Roy Irvin takes the field during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 14, 1986, in Anaheim. (George Rose / Getty Images) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow July 2, 2026 3:42 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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LeRoy Irvin, a cornerback and special teams player who made two Pro Bowls with the Rams in the 1980s, has died, the team said Thursday. He was 68.
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