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Dean Derby
American football player (1935–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clarence Dean Derby (June 11, 1935 – October 29, 2021) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1957–1961) and the Minnesota Vikings (1961–1962).[1]
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Date of birth | (1935-06-11)June 11, 1935 |
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Place of birth | Leavenworth, Washington, U.S. |
Date of death | October 29, 2021(2021-10-29) (aged 86) |
Place of death | Walla Walla, Washington, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
US college | Washington |
NFL draft | 1957 / Round: 5 / Pick: 51 |
Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams |
Career history | |
As player | |
1957–1961 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
1961–1962 | Minnesota Vikings |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 1959 |
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He died on October 29, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington at age 86.[2]