Post category:Defensive Backs / Special Teams/Kick Returners Post author:phil Image Gallery of Leroy Irvin, Corner Back/Punt Returner 1980-1990 Named to the Pro Football Reference 2nd team All-1980s Team, Made the Pro Bowl as a Punt Returner in 1981 and as a Defensive Back in 1986. In 1981 he led the league with 615 Punt Return Yards, 3 Punt Return Touchdowns and a 13.4 Average-per-Return. LA Rams Returner Leroy IrvinWith the football raised in triumph as he trots into the end zone, Irvin scores 1 of his 2 touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons on October 11, 1981. The Rams won the shoot-out that game 37-35 due in no small part to his punt return touchdowns of 75 and 84 yards on the day. Leroy Irvin Punt Return Touchdown - 1981 against AtlantaRams defender Leroy Irvin grabs hold of Green Bay Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey for a sack during the 1980s. Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood (#85) holds down the front. This is actually his one and only solo sack of his 11-year career. Leroy Irvin Sacks Lynn DickeyPlayed a total of 11 years in the NFL - 10 with the Rams - making the All Pro Team twice in his career. Finished with 35 interceptions and 6 touchdowns scored on defense (5 interception returns and 1 fumble returned for a score). Was also very active a a punt returner during the early part of his career scoring 4 touchdowns and averaging almost 10 yards 147 returns. Leroy IrvinPlayed a total of 11 years in the NFL - 10 with the Rams - making the All Pro Team twice in his career. Finished with 35 interceptions and 6 touchdowns scored on defense (5 interception returns and 1 fumble returned for a score). Was also very active a a punt returner during the early part of his career scoring 4 touchdowns and averaging almost 10 yards 147 returns. Leroy Irvin Tags: detroit lions, i named players, los angeles rams Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Δ If You Like It - Please Share! Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Read more articles Previous PostAnthony Carter Next PostAlex Webster phil Owner/Operator of NFL Past Players. Also runs New Orleans Saints History You Might Also Like Kermit Alexander December 21, 2015 Red Grange March 25, 2017 George McAfee July 12, 2018 Hanford Dixon December 29, 2016