Rusty Chambers

Rusty Chambers
No. 51
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1953-11-10)November 10, 1953
Amite City, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 1981(1981-07-01) (aged 27)
Hammond, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
CollegeTulane
NFL draft1975: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries6
Interceptions2
Defensive TDs1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Russell Francis "Rusty" Chambers (November 10, 1953 – July 1, 1981) was an American professional football linebacker. He played for the Tulane Green Wave in college and professionally for the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Chambers led the Dolphins in tackles for two consecutive years. His career was cut short at the age of 27 when he died in a car accident on July 1, 1981.