Eddie LeBaron

Eddie LeBaron

LeBaron in 1958
No. 14
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	(1930-01-07)January 7, 1930 San Rafael, California, U.S.
Died:	April 1, 2015(2015-04-01) (aged 85) Stockton, California, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:	168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:	Oakdale (Oakdale, California)
College:	Pacific (CA) (1946–1949) Quantico Marines (1950)
NFL draft:	1950 / round: 10 / pick: 123
Career history
As a player:
Washington Redskins (1952–1953) Calgary Stampeders (1954) Washington Redskins (1955–1959) Dallas Cowboys (1960–1963)
As an executive:
Atlanta Falcons (1977–1981) General manager
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
Career highlights and awards
NFL Rookie of the Year (1952) 4× Pro Bowl (1955, 1957, 1958, 1962) 80 Greatest Redskins Washington Commanders Ring of Fame Second-team All-American (1949) 3× First-team Little All-American (1947–1949) Pop Warner Trophy (1949) First-team All-PCC (1949) Pacific Tigers No. 40 retired[1]
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts: 1,796 Passing completions: 898 Completion percentage: 50.0% TD–INT: 104–141 Passing yards: 13,399 Passer rating: 61.4 Rushing yards: 650 Rushing touchdowns: 9 Military career Allegiance  United States Service / branch  United States Marine Corps Years of service 1950–1952 Rank First Lieutenant Unit 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Battles / wars Korean War Battle of the Punchbowl Awards Bronze Star Medal "V" device Stats at Pro Football Reference
College Football Hall of Fame

Edward Wayne LeBaron Jr. (January 7, 1930 – April 1, 2015) was an American Korean War veteran, United States Marine officer, and professional football player. He played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

LeBaron played college football for the Pacific Tigers and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 10th round of the 1950 NFL draft. Following his service in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and subsequent honorary discharge, LeBaron started for the Redskins during the 1952 season, winning NFL Rookie of the Year. In 1960, LeBaron became the first starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys,^[2] eventually splitting playing time with protégé Don Meredith from the 1960 to 1963 seasons. LeBaron was selected to four Pro Bowls during his NFL career. Following his retirement, LeBaron served as a general manager of the Atlanta Falcons from 1977 to 1981.