Leon Cunningham


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Position: LB
Date of Birth: August 19, 1931
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 215 lbs
First Team: DET (1955)
Last Team: DET (1955)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Leon Cunningham - Career Overview

Position: Linebacker (LB)
Date of Birth: August 19, 1931

Career History

  • Team: Detroit Lions
  • Years Active: 1955

Career Highlights and Facts

  • Leon Cunningham played for the Detroit Lions in the NFL during the 1955 season.
  • He was part of the Lions team during a period when the franchise was competitive in the league.
  • Cunningham contributed to the team's defensive efforts, although specific statistics from his season are limited.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of his short NFL career, detailed statistics and accolades are not widely documented. However, his involvement in the league during the mid-1950s reflects the era's transition in professional football, where players were often dual-sport athletes and played fewer seasons compared to modern standards.

Leon Cunningham remains a part of NFL history as one of the many players who contributed to the growth of the game during its early years.

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