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Longtime Los Angeles Rams safety
Eddie Meador passed away Monday at the age of 86.
Meador played the entirety of his NFL career with the Rams from 1959 to 1970. In 12 professional seasons, Meador earned six Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honors once. To this day, he is the Rams’ leader in career interceptions with 46.
“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 Rams 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.”
