Rams Franchise Legend Has Tragically Died

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

The Los Angeles Rams announced the sad and unfortunate passing of franchise legend Lawrence McCutcheon on Friday. 

Few players shaped the 1970s Rams like McCutcheon, who led the team in rushing every year from 1973 to 1977.

The Rams drafted the running back out of Colorado State in the third round in 1972. Known as “Clutch,” he earned five Pro Bowl selections and second-team All-Pro honors in 1974. He also threw a touchdown pass to Ron Smith in Super Bowl XIV. McCutcheon later returned to the franchise as a scout and retired as director of player personnel in 2016.

The Rams announced his passing late on Friday afternoon. He was 76.

“His legacy is woven into the fabric of our team,” the organization said in a statement.

McCutcheon’s family revealed the former Rams star died with relatives at his bedside after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

“Clutch will be missed and remembered forever,” the family said.

They also asked that fans donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

McCutcheon’s son, Daylon, played cornerback for the Cleveland Browns. His grandson, Dyson, plays defensive back at Middle Tennessee.

Our thoughts are with the family at this time.