Eddie LeBaron

Eddie LeBaron
LeBaron in 1958
No. 14
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1930-01-07)January 7, 1930
San Rafael, California, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2015(2015-04-01) (aged 85)
Stockton, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High schoolOakdale (Oakdale, California)
CollegePacific (CA) (1946–1949)
Quantico Marines (1950)
NFL draft1950: 10th round, 123rd overall pick
Career history
Playing
Operations
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts1,796
Passing completions898
Completion percentage50.0%
TDINT104–141
Passing yards13,399
Passer rating61.4
Rushing yards650
Rushing touchdowns9
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1950–1952
Rank First Lieutenant
Unit 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment
Conflicts
Awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

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, 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.