Crazy Canton Cuts = Dick LeBeau

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Published: May 9, 2009

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Richard Charles LeBeau was a 5th round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 1959 draft. He was the 58th player picked overall.

He went to college at Ohio State University. There, he played under Woody Hayes as both a running back and cornerback. He was a key member of the Buckeyes 1957 National Championship team.

During that season, he had one of the best games of his collegiate career against arch rival Michigan University. He scored two touchdowns in the Buckeyes 31-14 win.

For some reason, LeBeau is not yet in the "O" Hall of Fame. Sid Gillman is, and he wasn't much of a player as a Buckeye. Sid's main achievements were attained as an NFL and AFL coach, where he is also in Canton.




LeBeau did not make the Browns team, and was cut in training camp. He would then be pick...

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