Career History of Buck Lansford

Full Name: Buck Lansford Date of Birth: November 4, 1933 Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)

Professional Career

• Philadelphia Eagles (PHI): 1955
• Los Angeles Rams (LA): 1956-1959
• Los Angeles Rams (RAM): 1960

Career Highlights

• Drafted in the 1955 NFL Draft, Buck Lansford began his professional football career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Transitioned to the Los Angeles Rams, where he played for several seasons, contributing to the team's offensive line.
• Known for his versatility and durability as an offensive lineman during a time when the game was particularly physical.
• Played a key role in protecting quarterbacks and creating running lanes for the team’s running backs.

Legacy

While Buck Lansford may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were valuable, particularly in an era when the offensive line was crucial to a team's success.

His career spanned the late 1950s, a time when the NFL was growing in popularity, setting the stage for the future of professional football.