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Charles Richard LeBeau ( / ləˈboʊ / lə-BOH; born September 9, 1937) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL) He was active at field level in the NFL for 59 consecutive seasons, 14 playing as a cornerback with the Detroit Lions and 45 as a coach. [1]
Dick LeBeau, a member of Ohio State’s 1957 championship team, was selected in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He never made the Browns' roster after the team cut him during his rookie training camp.
Nov 16, 2017 · Father figure, teacher, master tactician. Everyone wants to play for LeBeau, who has been many things to many people during his 59 years in the NFL.
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- September 9, 1937
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Apr 24, 2018 · Playing under the tutelage of legendary head coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State, LeBeau was a key member of the Buckeyes’ 1957 National Championship team. Dick played quarterback as a freshman at Ohio State and though he threw the ball well, he was even better at running it.
Jul 27, 2010 · LeBeau is one of only 12 players in NFL history and the only player in Lions history to return a fumble and an interception for a touchdown in the same game. He accomplished this feat in Detroit's 37-23 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 9, 1962.
