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Legendary Rams RB Lawrence McCutcheon Dies at 76 After Long Battle With Parkinson’s Disease

Lawrence McCutcheon’s stint with the Los Angeles Rams was limited to less than a decade, from 1972 to 1979. Still, it was enough for him to leave a mark in the Rams’ history. The player was the one who gave…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:11 PM
Legendary Rams RB Lawrence McCutcheon Dies at 76 After Long Battle With Parkinson’s Disease
Key Things to Know
  • Former Los Angeles Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon died at age 76 following a battle with Parkinson's disease.
  • McCutcheon earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1973 through 1977 while playing under head coach Chuck Knox.
  • He retired from playing as the Rams' all-time leading rusher after accumulating 6,186 yards with the franchise.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Los Angeles Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon passed away on October 23 at the age of 76 following a battle with Parkinson's disease, his family announced. McCutcheon played for the Rams from 1972 to 1979, earning five consecutive Pro Bowl selections and leaving the franchise as its all-time leading rusher with 6,186 yards before retiring as a player after the 1981 season.

Following his playing career, McCutcheon spent 32 years working in the Rams' front office as a scout and director of player personnel until his retirement in 2016. Among his career highlights, he threw a 24-yard touchdown pass in Super Bowl XIV against the Pittsburgh Steelers and set a franchise playoff record with 202 rushing yards in 1975.

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