Warren Lahr
Encyclopedia
Warren Lahr is a former professional American Football
player who played defensive back
for the Cleveland Browns
(1949–1959). He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers
in the 1947 NFL Draft
. Lahr intercepted 40 passes from 1950 to 1959 to rank second on the team's all-time list, trailing only Thom Darden
's team record 45 interceptions. He died in 1969 at the age of 45.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
player who played defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
for the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1949–1959). He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
in the 1947 NFL Draft
1947 NFL Draft
The 1947 National Football League Draft was held on December 16, 1946.The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick a bonus pick determined by lottery. The Chicago Bears won the first lottery...
. Lahr intercepted 40 passes from 1950 to 1959 to rank second on the team's all-time list, trailing only Thom Darden
Thom Darden
Thomas Vincent Darden is a former American football cornerback, safety, and punt returner who played for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League . In the NFL, he was a three-time All-Pro free safety. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1978. He holds most Cleveland Browns franchise...
's team record 45 interceptions. He died in 1969 at the age of 45.