About Dave Lloyd
Lived 1936 – 2014 (aged 77). Dave Lloyd was an American american football player.
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. He attended high school at Gladewater High School and Darlington School before graduating from Staunton Military Academy.
Lloyd was obtained by the Lions as part of the 1962 trade that brought the team quarterback Milt Plum and running back Tom Watkins.
He went to one Pro Bowl during his 12-year career. Lloyd owned a construction company in Texas after retiring from football. He died at the age of 77 at his home on August 9, 2014.
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Who was Dave Lloyd?
American football player (1936-2014)
When was Dave Lloyd born?
Dave Lloyd was born on 9 November 1936 in Sapulpa.
When did Dave Lloyd die?
Dave Lloyd died on 9 August 2014 in Gladewater.
What was Dave Lloyd's occupation?
Dave Lloyd was an american football player.
What nationality was Dave Lloyd?
Dave Lloyd was American.
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