Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Los Angeles Rams, died Friday at age 76 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Drafted 12th overall out of Colorado State in 1972, McCutcheon quickly became one of the most dynamic backs of the 1970s, earning Pro Bowl selections and leading the Rams in rushing from 1973 to 1977. Known as "Clutch," he was a second-team AP All-Pro in 1974 and appeared in 11 postseason games.
In Super Bowl XIV, he threw a touchdown pass to Ron Smith before the Steelers rallied to win. McCutcheon retired as the Rams' career rushing leader in 1980. After playing stints with Denver, Seattle and Buffalo, he spent over three decades in the Rams' front office, rising to director of player personnel for the St. Louis Rams from 2003 until his retirement in 2016.
His family remembered him as earning the respect of teammates, opponents and fans alike. McCutcheon is survived by son Daylon, a former Cleveland Browns cornerback, and grandson Dyson, a Middle Tennessee defensive back.
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