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Darris McCord Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family

Darris McCord Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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Darris McCord (Darris Paul McCord) was born on 4 January, 1933 in Detroit, MI, is a Football player. Discover Darris McCord's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Darris McCord networth?

Popular As Darris Paul McCord
Occupation Player
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January, 1933
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of death October 9, 2013
Died Place Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality MI

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Darris McCord Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Darris McCord height is 6′ 4″ .

Physical Status
Height 6′ 4″
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Darris McCord's Wife?

His wife is Helen (? - 9 October 2013) ( his death) ( 3 children)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Helen (? - 9 October 2013) ( his death) ( 3 children)
Sibling Not Available
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Darris McCord Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Darris McCord worth at the age of 80 years old? Darris McCord’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from MI. We have estimated Darris McCord's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
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Source of Income Player

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Timeline

McCord was one of the most durable Lions of all-time, missing only two regular-season game during his career. As a member of one of the NFL’s defensive lines termed as the Fearsome Foursome, he teamed up with fellow end Sam Williams, and tackles Alex Karras and Roger Brown, forming one of the most dominant defensive lines of the early 1960s. The Foursome spearheaded a defense that holds two of the top four sack totals in Lions history, with 50 in 1964 and 49 in 1965.

After retiring from football, McCord operated an engineering reprographics business. He was diagnosed in March 2013 with pancreatic cancer. He died at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in October 2013 at age 80. He was survived by his wife, Helen, two daughters, and a son.

At the time of his retirement, his 168 games with the Lions was a franchise record. Wayne Walker broke McCord's record in 1970, and Jason Hanson is the current record holder.

He was an actor, known for Paper Lion (1968), The NFL on CBS (1956) and 1958 East-West Pro Bowl (1958). He was married to Helen.

McCord was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round, 36th overall pick, of the 1955 NFL Draft. He played for the Lions for 13 years from 1955 to 1967. He alternated between defensive tackle and defensive end through 1958. In 1959, he moved to left defensive end and remained there for the rest of his career with the Lions. In 1957, he played in all 12 regular season games, and both post-season games, for the Lions team that won the NFL West Division and defeated the Cleveland Browns, 59–14, in the 1957 NFL Championship Game. After the 1957 season, McCord was invited to play in the 1958 Pro Bowl.

In 1952, McCord enrolled at the University of Tennessee where he played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team under head coaches Robert Neyland in 1952 and Harvey Robinson from 1953 to 1954. He was a member of the 1952 Tennessee team that was ranked #8 in the final AP Poll and played in the 1953 Cotton Bowl Classic. As a senior, he was selected by the Football Writers Association of America as a first-team tackle on the 1954 College Football All-America Team. He also played in the 1954 Blue–Gray Football Classic, the 1955 Senior Bowl, and the 1955 Chicago College All-Star Game.

Darris McCord was born on January 4, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as Darris Paul McCord.