Lawrence McCutcheon, former Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowler, dies at 76

Lawrence McCutcheon, a former standout running back for the Los Angeles Rams and Colorado State University, has passed away at the age of 76 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. His family announced his death occurred on October 23.

McCutcheon enjoyed a prolific professional career, earning five Pro Bowl selections between 1973 and 1977. During his tenure with the Rams, he was a workhorse back, notably rushing for 1,238 yards in 1977. He was also a member of the Rams team that appeared in Super Bowl XIV. Following his playing career, he remained with the Rams organization for 32 years, serving in various front-office roles including scout and director of player personnel.

At the collegiate level, McCutcheon was a Hall of Famer at Colorado State, where he remains one of the school’s most significant players, holding records for receiving yards by a back and ranking seventh all-time in rushing yards.