AKA Leon H. Carson

Born: 28-Apr-1931
Birthplace: Brackenridge, PA
Died: 8-Dec-2005
Location of death: Sarasota, FL
Cause of death: Emphysema

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Pittsburgh Steelers DC, 1972-77

Military service: USMC

Brother: Guy
Brother: Harry
Brother: Gib
Wife: Linda (until his death, two daughters, one son)
Daughter: Dana
Daughter: Cathie
Son: Clifford

    University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Coach: Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1957-64)
    Coach: Assistant Coach, University of South Carolina (1965)
    Coach: Assistant Coach, Georgia Institute of Technology (1966)
    Coach: Head Coach, Georgia Institute of Technology (1967-71)

    Risk Factors: Smoking

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Cleveland Browns Head Coach (1989-90)
    New York Jets Defensive Coordinator (1985-88)
    Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Coordinator (1983)
    Baltimore Colts Defensive Coordinator (1982)
    Los Angeles Rams Defensive Coordinator (1978-81)
    Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Coordinator (1972-77)

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