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Norman Lawrence Cox (September 22, 1925 – April 28, 2008) was an American professional football quarterback who played two seasons with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at Texas Christian University. Cox was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union.

Early life and college

Norman Lawrence Cox was born on September 22, 1925, in Stamford, Texas. He attended Grandfalls-Royalty High School in Grandfalls, Texas.

He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs, lettering in 1944 and 1945. He earned Associated Press first-team All-SWC honors in 1944.

Professional career

Cox signed with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946. He played in three games for the Rockets during the AAFC's first season in 1946, rushing once for 12 yards. He appeared in two games in 1947, completing one of two passes for nine yards. In December 1947, Cox was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 31st round, with the 291st overall pick, of the 1948 NFL draft. He was released by the Rockets in 1948.

Cox played in 11 games, starting three, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union in 1948.

Death

Cox died on April 28, 2008, in Monahans, Texas.

References

1. ^ "Norm Cox". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
2. "All-Southwest Conference". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. December 3, 1944. p. 4.
3. ^ "Norm Cox NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
4. ^ "Norm Cox". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 17, 2024.

External links

• Stats Crew profile

• 1925 births
• 2008 deaths
• Players of American football from Haskell County, Texas
• American football quarterbacks
• American football running backs
• Canadian football running backs
• Players of Canadian football from Texas
• TCU Horned Frogs football players
• Chicago Rockets players
• Montreal Alouettes players
• People from Stamford, Texas