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]
| No. 27, 25 | |
 Derby in 1961 | |
| Date of birth | June 11, 1935 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Leavenworth, Washington, U.S. |
| Date of death | October 29, 2021 (aged 86) |
| Place of death | Walla Walla, Washington, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 185 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 Bowls | 1959 |
| Career stats | |
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He died on October 29, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington at age 86.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Dean Derby Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Dean Derby Obituary (1935 - 2021) - Walla Walla, WA". Legacy.com. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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