Claude Crabb
- February 8, 2021
- 80 years
About Claude Crabb
Claude Crabb, 80, American football player (Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams), complications from COVID-19.
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|Claude Clarence Crabb (March 8, 1940 – February 8, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Early life
Crabb was a football quarterback, basketball player and track sprinter at Monterey Union High School 1954–58.
College years
He played college football at the University of Colorado after transferring from the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 27th round of the 1962 AFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Professional career
Crabb was a defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins (1962–63) where he made six interceptions in 1962, Philadelphia Eagles (1964–65), and the Los Angeles Rams (1966–68). He had been traded along with Norm Snead from the Redskins to the Eagles for Sonny Jurgensen and Jimmy Carr on 31 March 1964. The transaction was part of a youth movement by recently appointed Eagles head coach and general manager Joe Kuharich, as both Snead and Crabb were age 24 at the time while Jurgensen and Carr were 29 and 31 respectively.
Death
Crabb died from COVID-19 on February 8, 2021, aged 80, during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.How many interceptions did Claude Clarence Crabb record in 1962?
- A.Ten
- B.Eight
- C.Four
- D.Sixcorrect
Claude Clarence Crabb made six interceptions in 1962 while playing for the Washington Redskins.
Source: Professional career section
2.Which professional football team did Claude Clarence Crabb play for directly after leaving the Washington Redskins?
- A.Los Angeles Rams
- B.Buffalo Bills
- C.USC Trojans
- D.Philadelphia Eaglescorrect
Claude Clarence Crabb played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1964 to 1965 after leaving the Washington Redskins.
Source: Professional career section
3.What was the reason for Claude Clarence Crabb's death?
- A.Cancer
- B.COVID-19correct
- C.Heart failure
- D.Pneumonia
Claude Clarence Crabb died from complications due to COVID-19.
Source: Death section
4.How old was Claude Clarence Crabb when he passed away?
- A.78
- B.80correct
- C.82
- D.85
Claude Clarence Crabb was 80 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biographical header
5.Who was traded alongside Claude Clarence Crabb to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1964?
- A.Sonny Jurgensen
- B.Norm Sneadcorrect
- C.Jimmy Carr
- D.Joe Kuharich
Claude Clarence Crabb was traded along with Norm Snead from the Washington Redskins to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: Professional career section
6.Which two players were traded by the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Claude Clarence Crabb and Norm Snead?
- A.Jimmy Carr and Joe Kuharich
- B.Joe Kuharich and Sonny Jurgensen
- C.Norm Snead and Sonny Jurgensen
- D.Sonny Jurgensen and Jimmy Carrcorrect
The Washington Redskins received Sonny Jurgensen and Jimmy Carr in the trade that sent Claude Clarence Crabb to the Eagles.
Source: Professional career section
7.Who was the Philadelphia Eagles head coach responsible for the trade involving Claude Clarence Crabb in 1964?
- A.Sonny Jurgensen
- B.Norm Snead
- C.Jimmy Carr
- D.Joe Kuharichcorrect
Joe Kuharich was the head coach and general manager who initiated the trade as part of a youth movement.
Source: Professional career section
8.What was the age of Claude Clarence Crabb at the time of his trade to the Philadelphia Eagles?
- A.31
- B.22
- C.24correct
- D.29
Claude Clarence Crabb was 24 years old at the time of his trade in 1964.
Source: Professional career section
9.On what specific date did Claude Clarence Crabb pass away?
- A.January 8, 2021
- B.March 8, 2021
- C.February 8, 2020
- D.February 8, 2021correct
Claude Clarence Crabb died on February 8, 2021.
Source: Death section
10.What position did Claude Clarence Crabb play in the National Football League?
- A.Cornerbackcorrect
- B.Wide receiver
- C.Quarterback
- D.Linebacker
Claude Clarence Crabb was a professional football player who played as a cornerback in the NFL.
Source: biographical header
11.In which state did Claude Clarence Crabb die?
- A.Pennsylvania
- B.Colorado
- C.Californiacorrect
- D.Washington
Claude Clarence Crabb died during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.
Source: Death section
12.On what date was Claude Clarence Crabb born?
- A.February 8, 1942
- B.March 8, 1940correct
- C.March 8, 1938
- D.February 8, 1940
Claude Clarence Crabb was born on March 8, 1940.
Source: biographical header
13.What sports did Claude Clarence Crabb participate in at Monterey Union High School?
- A.Football, soccer, and baseball
- B.Football, wrestling, and swimming
- C.Football, basketball, and trackcorrect
- D.Baseball, basketball, and track
Claude Clarence Crabb was a football quarterback, basketball player, and track sprinter at Monterey Union High School.
Source: Early life section
14.Which university did Claude Clarence Crabb transfer from to attend the University of Colorado?
- A.University of Washington
- B.Stanford University
- C.University of California, Los Angeles
- D.University of Southern Californiacorrect
Claude Clarence Crabb played college football at the University of Colorado after transferring from the University of Southern California.
Source: College years section
15.Which team drafted Claude Clarence Crabb in the 27th round of the 1962 AFL draft?
- A.Philadelphia Eagles
- B.Washington Redskins
- C.Buffalo Billscorrect
- D.Los Angeles Rams
Claude Clarence Crabb was drafted in the 27th round of the 1962 AFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Source: College years section
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