Clarence Dean Derby (June 11, 1935 – October 29, 2021) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1957–1961) and the Minnesota Vikings (1961–1962).[1]

Dean Derby
No. 27, 25
Derby in 1961
Date of birth(1935-06-11)June 11, 1935
Place of birthLeavenworth, Washington, U.S.
Date of deathOctober 29, 2021(2021-10-29) (aged 86)
Place of deathWalla Walla, Washington, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
US collegeWashington
NFL draft1957 / Round: 5 / Pick: 51
Drafted byLos Angeles Rams
Career history
As player
1957–1961Pittsburgh Steelers
1961–1962Minnesota Vikings
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1959
Career stats

He died on October 29, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington at age 86.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Dean Derby Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "Dean Derby Obituary (1935 - 2021) - Walla Walla, WA". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2021-11-06.