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Marlin McKeever
Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) who played linebacker and tight end during his 13-year career. He was an All-American college football player at the University of Southern California (USC) where he played both offensive and defensive end, fullback and punter.
McKeever, and his twin brother Mike McKeever were born during a blizzard on January 1, 1940, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to William and Moneta (Conlogue) McKeever. They grew up in Los Angeles. The brothers were standout athletes at Mt. Carmel High School in Los Angeles, and were featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. They were high school All-Americans in football.
The McKeevers (class of 1957) were high school football teammates of Kermit Alexander (class of 1959), who went on to play at UCLA and in the NFL. In 2012, the Alexander-McKeever Field located on the site of the former Mt. Carmel High School was dedicated in their honor, as part of the Mt. Carmel Recreation Center. McKeever and Alexander were NFL teammates in 1971 (Los Angeles Rams) and 1973 (Philadelphia Eagles).
McKeever and his brother attended USC, though their mother had always wanted them to attend the University of Notre Dame. From 1958-60, McKeever played both offensive and defensive end on the Trojans football team, as well as fullback and punter. He earned two-time first-team All-American honors as a junior and senior, and was All-Conference first-team each of his three varsity years. In 1959, he tied Luther Hayes with a team-leading nine receptions; and in 1960 he led the team with 15 receptions. In 1958 and 1960, he led the team in punting.
In USC's 1960 upset victory over favored rival UCLA, McKeever caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Bill Nelson. As a defensive end in the game, he was switched to the strong side with the aim of controlling UCLA star Billy Kilmer, whom McKeever successfully throttled in the USC victory. He was honored as Player of the Game. Future College Football Hall of Fame USC coach John McKay, then in his first year, later said that victory saved his job. McKeever was also named USC's Lineman of the Year in 1960. He played in the 1960 East-West Shrine Game and 1961 College All-Star Game and Hula Bowl.
At USC, McKeever wore number 86 and his brother number 68. As seniors, they were 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and 230 lb. (104.3 kg). Mike ran the 100-yard dash in 10.2 seconds, and McKeever in 10.3. The brothers were extroverts, who enjoyed the publicity they received at USC, and did considerable public speaking as college students.
Mike McKeever played left guard at USC, was its 1960 team captain, an All-American in football, and twice an Academic All-American; later being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1987). The brothers were the first twins to both earn All-America status. In a 1959 game against Baylor where Mike had five quarterback sacks and 13 tackles, and McKeever 12 tackles, the Associated Press (AP) named them co-linemen of the week. During the 1960 season, Mike's career was cut short when he suffered a head injury in a game against Stanford, resulting in two blood clots in his brain.
The brothers competed in discus and shot put on USC's track team, with McKeever competing in 1959-60. McKeever was an honors finance student at USC, and graduated in 1960 as an Academic All-American.
Marlin McKeever
Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) who played linebacker and tight end during his 13-year career. He was an All-American college football player at the University of Southern California (USC) where he played both offensive and defensive end, fullback and punter.
McKeever, and his twin brother Mike McKeever were born during a blizzard on January 1, 1940, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to William and Moneta (Conlogue) McKeever. They grew up in Los Angeles. The brothers were standout athletes at Mt. Carmel High School in Los Angeles, and were featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. They were high school All-Americans in football.
The McKeevers (class of 1957) were high school football teammates of Kermit Alexander (class of 1959), who went on to play at UCLA and in the NFL. In 2012, the Alexander-McKeever Field located on the site of the former Mt. Carmel High School was dedicated in their honor, as part of the Mt. Carmel Recreation Center. McKeever and Alexander were NFL teammates in 1971 (Los Angeles Rams) and 1973 (Philadelphia Eagles).
McKeever and his brother attended USC, though their mother had always wanted them to attend the University of Notre Dame. From 1958-60, McKeever played both offensive and defensive end on the Trojans football team, as well as fullback and punter. He earned two-time first-team All-American honors as a junior and senior, and was All-Conference first-team each of his three varsity years. In 1959, he tied Luther Hayes with a team-leading nine receptions; and in 1960 he led the team with 15 receptions. In 1958 and 1960, he led the team in punting.
In USC's 1960 upset victory over favored rival UCLA, McKeever caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Bill Nelson. As a defensive end in the game, he was switched to the strong side with the aim of controlling UCLA star Billy Kilmer, whom McKeever successfully throttled in the USC victory. He was honored as Player of the Game. Future College Football Hall of Fame USC coach John McKay, then in his first year, later said that victory saved his job. McKeever was also named USC's Lineman of the Year in 1960. He played in the 1960 East-West Shrine Game and 1961 College All-Star Game and Hula Bowl.
At USC, McKeever wore number 86 and his brother number 68. As seniors, they were 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and 230 lb. (104.3 kg). Mike ran the 100-yard dash in 10.2 seconds, and McKeever in 10.3. The brothers were extroverts, who enjoyed the publicity they received at USC, and did considerable public speaking as college students.
Mike McKeever played left guard at USC, was its 1960 team captain, an All-American in football, and twice an Academic All-American; later being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1987). The brothers were the first twins to both earn All-America status. In a 1959 game against Baylor where Mike had five quarterback sacks and 13 tackles, and McKeever 12 tackles, the Associated Press (AP) named them co-linemen of the week. During the 1960 season, Mike's career was cut short when he suffered a head injury in a game against Stanford, resulting in two blood clots in his brain.
The brothers competed in discus and shot put on USC's track team, with McKeever competing in 1959-60. McKeever was an honors finance student at USC, and graduated in 1960 as an Academic All-American.