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Dean Derby
No. 27, 25
Derby in 1961
Date of birth(1935-06-11)June 11, 1935
Place of birth Leavenworth, Washington, U.S.
Date of deathOctober 29, 2021(2021-10-29) (aged 86)
Place of death Walla Walla, Washington, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
US college Washington
NFL draft 1957 / Round: 5 / Pick: 51
Drafted by Los Angeles Rams
Career history
As player
1957–1961 Pittsburgh Steelers
1961–1962 Minnesota Vikings
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1959
Career stats

Clarence Dean Derby (June 11, 1935 – October 29, 2021) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1957–1961) and the Minnesota Vikings (1961–1962). [1]

He died on October 29, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington at age 86. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Dean Derby Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "Dean Derby Obituary (1935 - 2021) - Walla Walla, WA". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2021-11-06.