Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League (NFL) career. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
McKeever earned two-time All-America honors during his years playing, 1958-60. He was the Trojans' leading receiver in his junior and senior years. His work at lineba...
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Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League (NFL) career. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
McKeever earned two-time All-America honors during his years playing, 1958-60. He was the Trojans' leading receiver in his junior and senior years. His work at linebacker got the attention of professional football scouts.
McKeever was a first round pick in the 1961 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, playing in the league from 1961 to 1973. He spent 1961-66 with the Rams, 1967 with the Minnesota Vikings, 1968-70 with the Washington Redskins, 1971-72 back with the Rams and finally 1973 with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring. He was a one-time Pro Bowler, in 1966. During his professional career, he was coached by four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: George Allen, Bud Grant, Otto Graham, and...
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