Claims extracted
13
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
0%
0 of 13 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
64/100
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Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Los Angeles Rams who went on to a long career in the team’s front office, died Friday.
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who → go → office
McCutcheon’s family announced his death through the Rams.
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family → announce → Rams
In a statement, the family said McCutcheon had “a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.”
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McCutcheon → say → disease
McCutcheon played his first eight NFL seasons for the Rams, who drafted him out of Colorado State in 1972.
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who → play → 1972
The native of Plainview, Texas, quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic running backs of the 1970s, earning a Pro Bowl selection and leading the Rams in rushing each year from 1973 to 1977 in coach Chuck Knox’s productive offense.
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native → emerge → offense
McCutcheon, nicknamed “Clutch,” was a second-team AP All-Pro selection in 1974.
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McCutcheon → nickname → 1974
He appeared in 11 postseason games for the Rams.
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He → appear → Rams
In the Super Bowl in January 1980, he even threw a touchdown pass to Ron Smith to put Los Angeles ahead before the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to win the championship.
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Steelers → throw → championship
McCutcheon was the Rams’ career rushing leader when he left in 1980.
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he → leave → 1980
After he finished his playing career with stops in Denver, Seattle and Buffalo over two seasons, McCutcheon became an executive for the Rams, eventually spending more than three decades in their front office.
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McCutcheon → finish → office
McCutcheon rose to become the St. Louis Rams’ director of player personnel from 2003 until his retirement in 2016, shortly before the team moved home to Los Angeles.
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team → rise → Angeles
“Through a decade-long playing career and another 32 years in the Rams’ front office, Clutch earned the respect and admiration of teammates, opposing players, colleagues and fans alike,” McCutcheon’s family said in its statement.
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family → earn → statement
“Clutch will be missed and remembered forever.”
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Clutch → miss → ?
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