Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional American football running back and Los Angeles Rams front-office executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/1950 |
| Age | 76 years (died on 23, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Plainview, Texas, United States |
| Date of Death | 23/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Lawrence McCutcheon
23/10/2026
The Los Angeles Rams and the McCutcheon family announced that Lawrence McCutcheon died on 23 October 2026 at age 76 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. His family asked that donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in lieu of flowers. The Rams described him as a franchise legend and a five-time Pro Bowl running back who later served in the front office as a scout and director of player personnel.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Lawrence McCutcheon was an American football running back who played in the NFL, mainly for the Los Angeles Rams, and later worked for the Rams organization for more than three decades. He was known by the nickname "Clutch." |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Position | Running back |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Plainview High School, Plainview, Texas (graduated 1968) |
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| College | Colorado State University (played college football, 1969-1971) |
Personal Life
| Health | Battled Parkinson's disease for a long period before his death |
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Relationships & More
| Head Coach | Chuck Knox, Los Angeles Rams coach under whom he led the team in rushing from 1973 to 1977 |
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Family
| Son | Daylon McCutcheon, former NFL cornerback |
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| Grandson | Dyson McCutcheon, defensive back at Middle Tennessee |
| Great-grandchildren | Survived by great-grandchildren, per family statement |
Career
| NFL Draft | Selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 3rd round (70th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft |
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| Los Angeles Rams | 1972-1979 |
| Denver Broncos | 1980 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1980 |
| Buffalo Bills | 1981 |
| Honours | Five-time Pro Bowl selection (1973-1977); second-team All-Pro (1974) |
| Front Office | Spent more than three decades in the Rams front office, first as a scout and later serving as director of player personnel |
| College Honours | First-team All-WAC (1970, 1971); Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame inductee |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the first Rams player to rush for more than 200 yards in a game, in 1969 | |
| 2. Was the first Colorado State player to surpass 1,000 rushing yards in a season, in 1970 | |
| 3. Played a mixed doubles exhibition match in 1974 with tennis player Tracy Austin | |
| 4. Threw a touchdown pass to Ron Smith in Super Bowl XIV in January 1980 |
