From 1980 to 1983, Cromwell went to the Pro Bowl, with the first three of those years seeing him win First Team All-Pro Honors. Notably, his fourth Pro Bowl (1983) saw him earn that accolade as a Strong Safety as opposed to his previous position of Free Safety. Overall, he would record 37 Interceptions over his career.
After his playing career ended, Cromwell became a successful coach, most notably winning a Super Bowl XXXI Ring as the Wide Receivers Coach for the Green Bay Packers.
180. Nolan Cromwell
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Nolan Cromwell played his entire career with the Los Angeles Rams (1977-87), and after winning the starting the Free Safety job in 1979, he would become one of the top Defensive Backs in the early 1980s.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Smith Center, Kansas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1993
- Position: Safety
- Games Played: 161
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Notable Statistics: 37 Interceptions
671 Interception Return Yards
4 Interception Return Touchdowns
19 Fumble Recoveries
24 Fumble Recovery Yards
2.0 Quarterback Sacks*
7 Rushing Attempts
55 Rushing Yards
3 Rushing Touchdowns
1 Extra Point Made
1 Extra Point Made
1 Punt Return
8 Punt Return Yards
1 Kick Return
3 Kick Return Yards
0 Pass Completion
1 Pass Attempt
86 Approximate Value
12 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
44 Interception Return Yards
1 Rushing Attempt
7 Rushing Yards
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Los Angeles Rams
- College: Kansas
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 31st Overall in 1977
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (None)
UPI Defensive Player of the Year (1) ((1980)
First Team All-Pro (3) (1980, 1981 & 1983)
Pro Bowl (4) (1980, 1981, 1982 & 1983) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (1980)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (1980) - Notable All Time Rankings: 61. Interception Return Yards: 671
Should Nolan Cromwell be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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