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Norm Cox (gridiron football)
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 collegeNorman Lawrence Cox was born on September 22, 1925, in Stamford, Texas.[1] He attended Grandfalls-Royalty High School in Grandfalls, Texas.[1] He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs, lettering in 1944 and 1945.[1] He earned Associated Press first-team All-SWC honors in 1944.[2] Professional careerCox signed with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946.[3] He played in three games for the Rockets during the AAFC's first season in 1946, rushing once for 12 yards.[4] He appeared in two games in 1947, completing one of two passes for nine yards.[4] In December 1947, Cox was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 31st round, with the 291st overall pick, of the 1948 NFL draft.[4] He was released by the Rockets in 1948.[3] Cox played in 11 games, starting three, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union in 1948.[1] DeathCox died on April 28, 2008, in Monahans, Texas.[1] References
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