Dave Lloyd (American football)

Dave Lloyd
No. 52
Lloyd in 1963
Born:(1936-11-09)November 9, 1936
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:August 9, 2014(2014-08-09) (aged 77)
Gladewater, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight247 lb (112 kg)
CollegeGeorgia
NFL draft1959, round: 4, pick: 47
Drafted byCleveland Browns
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1969
Career stats
Games played157
Starts113
Interceptions14

David Allen Lloyd (November 9, 1936 – August 9, 2014) was an American professional football player. He played linebacker for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Georgia and was selected in the fourth round of the 1959 NFL draft.

He played collegiately during his freshman year for Texas Tech before transferring to Georgia.[1]

Lloyd was obtained by the Lions as part of the 1962 trade that brought the team quarterback Milt Plum and running back Tom Watkins.[1]

He went to one Pro Bowl during his 12-year career. He died at the age of 77 at his home on August 9, 2014.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Edward M. "Bud" Erickson (ed.), Detroit Lions Facts Book 1963. Detroit, MI: Detroit Football Company, 1963; p. 22.
  2. ^ "Former NFL standout Lloyd dies". Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.