Former Los Angeles Rams legend Eddie Meador passed away at the age of 86 on Monday, the team confirmed in a statement Tuesday. Meador spent all 12 years of his NFL career with the Rams, earning six Pro Bowl selections, one first-team All-Pro nod and a spot on the Hall of Fame’s All-1960s team.
Though he wasn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame, he was a semifinalist in the senior category in each of the last two years. He has a deserving resume, picking off 46 passes in his career.
Buy Rams Tickets“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of an NFL great, Eddie Meador, who was a standout leader for our organization and the Los Angeles community throughout his entire 12-year career,” the team said in a statement. “He was an instinctive and fearless competitor who captained some of the greatest defenses in NFL history. Eddie’s ability to galvanize teammates made him a heartbeat of the Rams and his humility made him approachable to everyone. The Meador family and friends are at the core of our thoughts, and his legacy will live on forever.”
Meador originally joined the Rams in 1959 as a seventh-round pick, going on to have a fantastic career in Los Angeles from 1959-1970 where he played 163 games and made 160 starts.
