Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Los Angeles Rams who later worked in the team’s front office, dies at 76. ESPN reports his death on Friday, and multiple outlets repeat that it comes at age 76.
Several accounts highlight his on-field role with the Rams, including that he was a multi-time Pro Bowler and a team standout during the 1970s. NDTV adds that he led the Rams in rushing for five straight seasons and threw a Super Bowl touchdown pass, while The Athletic focuses on his long tenure with the organization after retirement, saying he spent 32 years in the front office after playing from 1972 through 1979.
Other outlets emphasize the Rams’ response. Yahoo Sports says the team announced his death. The New York Post and Yahoo Sports - NFL also add that he had Parkinson’s disease, framing it as part of how the Rams mourned him and describing him as helping “build a dynasty.”
