Roger Alvin Leclerc (October 1, 1936 – January 21, 2021) was an American football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a center, linebacker, and kicker and coached at the college level for one season.

Playing career

LeClerc played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears and one for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was primarily the placekicker in an era when straight ahead kicking under 50 yards was the preferred style. During his playing career the soccer style kicking that is familiar today was already being used by teams. He was the second leading scorer in team history for years with 377 points, but with the modern game, he has slipped to 8th place. His best season was 1965.

Coaching career

LeClerc was the head football coach at Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts for one season, in 1982, compiling a record of 2–7.[2]

Coached golf at Agawam high school 1974–75

Later life

After he retired, LeClerc was a math teacher in Agawam, Massachusetts school system for 30 years. His son played College football as a quarterback at the University of New Hampshire.

LeClerc died on January 21, 2021.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Westfield State Owls (New England Football Conference) (1982)
1982 Westfield State 2–7 2–7 T–8th
Westfield State: 2–7 2–7
Total: 2–7

References

  1. ^ "Roger LeClerc Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  2. ^ DeLassus, David. "Westfield State Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (January 22, 2021). "Former Bears kicker LeClerc passes away". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 22, 2021.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_LeClerc_(American_football)
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