Lebron Shields

American football player (born 1937)

American football player
Lebron Shields
No. 73, 77
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1937-07-23) July 23, 1937 (age 86)
Walker County, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:LaFayette
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:1959 / Round: 22 / Pick: 256
Career history
  • Baltimore Colts (1960)
  • Minnesota Vikings (1961)
Player stats at PFR

Lebron B. Shields (born July 23, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end with the Baltimore Colts and Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.[1] He was drafted by the Lions in the 22nd round of the 1959 NFL Draft.[2] In Week 11 of the 1960 season, against the Detroit Lions, Shields recorded a safety.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Lebron Shields Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "1959 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Detroit Lions at Baltimore Colts - December 4th, 1960". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
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Minnesota Vikings 1961 inaugural season roster

Head coach: Norm Van Brocklin

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