15 Facts About Darris McCord

Darris Paul McCord was an American football player.

Darris McCord played college football for the University of Tennessee where he was selected by the Football Writers Association of America as a first-team All-American tackle in 1954.

Darris McCord played professional football in the National Football League, principally as a defensive end for the Detroit Lions for 13 years from 1955 to 1967.

Darris McCord was a member of the 1957 Detroit Lions team that won the NFL championship and was selected to play in the Pro Bowl that year.

Darris McCord had four siblings, two sisters, Ura and Betty, and two brothers, Ken and Frank.

Darris McCord began his high school education at Cass Tech in Detroit, but graduated in 1950 from Franklin High School in Tennessee.

Darris McCord attended the Battle Ground Military Academy for one year after graduating from high school.

In 1952, Darris McCord enrolled at the University of Tennessee where he played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team under head coaches Robert Neyland in 1952 and Harvey Robinson from 1953 to 1954.

Darris McCord was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round, 36th overall pick, of the 1955 NFL draft.

Darris McCord played for the Lions for 13 years from 1955 to 1967.

Darris McCord alternated between defensive tackle and defensive end through 1958.

Darris McCord was one of the most durable Lions of all-time, missing only two regular-season game during his career.

Darris McCord was diagnosed in March 2013 with pancreatic cancer.

Darris McCord died at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in October 2013 at age 80.

Darris McCord was survived by his wife, Helen, two daughters, and a son.