Eddie LeBaron

Eddie LeBaron
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LeBaron in 1958
No. 14
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:(1930-01-07)January 7, 1930
San Rafael, California, U.S.
Died:April 1, 2015(2015-04-01) (aged 85)
Stockton, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:Oakdale (Oakdale, California)
College:Pacific (CA) (1946–1949)
Quantico Marines (1950)
NFL draft:1950 / Round: 10 / Pick: 123
Career history
As a player:
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts:1,796
Passing completions:898
Completion percentage:50%
TDINT:104–141
Passing yards:13,399
Passer rating:61.4
Rushing yards:650
Rushing touchdowns:9
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1950–1952
Rank First Lieutenant
Unit 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment
Battles/wars
Awards
Player stats at PFR
Executive profile at PFR

Edward Wayne LeBaron Jr. (January 7, 1930 – April 1, 2015) was an American Korean War veteran, United States Marine officer, and professional football player. He played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

LeBaron played college football for the Pacific Tigers and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 10th round of the 1950 NFL draft. Following his service in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and subsequent honorary discharge, LeBaron started for the Redskins during the 1952 season, winning NFL Rookie of the Year. In 1960, LeBaron became the first starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys,[2] eventually splitting playing time with protégé Don Meredith from the 1960 to 1963 seasons. LeBaron was selected to four Pro Bowls during his NFL career. Following his retirement, LeBaron served as a general manager of the Atlanta Falcons from 1977 to 1981.

  1. ^ RETIRED NUMBERS/JERSEYS at Pacifictigers.com
  2. ^ de la Rosa, Poch (August 23, 2022). "The Life And Career Of Eddie LeBaron (Story)". www.profootballhistory.com. Retrieved November 24, 2023.

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