Claude Crabb

Claude Crabb

No. 23, 49
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1940-03-08)March 8, 1940 Carmel, California, U.S.
Died:	February 8, 2021(2021-02-08) (aged 80) Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Career information
College:	USC Colorado
NFL draft:	1962 / round: 19 / pick: 253
AFL draft:	1962 / round: 27 / pick: 212 (by the Buffalo Bills)
Career history
Washington Redskins (1962–1963) Philadelphia Eagles (1964–1965) Los Angeles Rams (1966–1968)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 10 Fumble recoveries: 5 Touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Claude Clarence Crabb (March 8, 1940 – February 8, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.

Early life

Crabb was a football quarterback, basketball player and track sprinter at Monterey Union High School 1954–58.

College years

He played college football at the University of Colorado after transferring from the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 27th round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.

Professional career

Crabb was a defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins (1962–63) where he made six interceptions in 1962, Philadelphia Eagles (1964–65), and the Los Angeles Rams (1966–68).^[1]

Death

Crabb died from COVID-19 on February 8, 2021, aged 80, during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.^[2][3]

References

1. "Claude Crabb". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
2. Former NFL defensive back, Monterey High grad Claude Crabb dies
3. Claude Crabb