Coy Bacon

Coy Bacon
Bacon in 1971
No. 76, 79, 80
PositionDefensive lineman
Personal information
Born(1942-08-30)August 30, 1942
Cadiz, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 2008(2008-12-22) (aged 66)
Ironton, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolIronton
CollegeJackson St.
NFL draft1967: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries15
Interceptions2
Touchdowns2
Sacks130.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lander McCoy Bacon (August 30, 1942 – December 22, 2008) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Washington Redskins. He also was a member of the Washington Federals in the United States Football League (USFL). He was selected to three Pro Bowls during his 14-year career. While sacks were not an official statistic during his career, researchers credit Bacon with a career total of 130.5. He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers.