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Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf.Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2008 > October > 16 > Entry
Heart attack claims Lenvil Elliott at 57
ALL-PURPOSE BACK
PLAYED FOR BENGALS,
WON SUPER BOWL RING
FOR 49ers VS. CINCY
===LUDWIG AT LARGE is deeply saddened by the death of Lenvil Elliott, who becomes the 29th deceased Cincinnati Bengals player in the 41-year history of the franchise. Mr. Elliott started his NFL career with the Bengals (1973-78) and finished his career with the San Francisco 49ers (1979-81), winning a Super Bowl ring for the Niners by beating the Bengals, 26-21, in SB XVI.===
FROM THE KANSAS CITY STAR
Lenvil Elliott dies in Richmond, Mo.
Former NFL running back Lenvil Elliott, who returned to his home in Richmond, Mo., after his playing career was finished, died of a heart attack Sunday, Oct. 12. He was 57.
Elliott, who played college football at Northeast Missouri State, was a 10th-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1973. He played six seasons with the Bengals and was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. He played on the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XVI.
Elliott carried the ball 440 times for 1,900 yards (a 4.3-yard average per carry) and 8 rushing touchdowns in his nine-year career. He also caught 159 passes for 1,484 yards (9.3) and 10 TDs.
His funeral is today, Thursday, Oct. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
View Mr. Elliott’s obituary at:
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/orrick-mo/TK7UQOVNMEAIREMJ7
View Mr. Elliott’s NFL statistics at:
http://www.armchairgm.com/Lenvil_Elliott
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By Marvin Cobb
October 16, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
I had the distinct pleasure and honor of playing with Bug in Cincinnati. He was a good man, and a good teammate. He will be missed.By Tony Davis
October 16, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
The world just lost a great man in Lenvil. He had great talents as a player and a wonderful heart as a man. Rest in Peace Bug.. TDBy Tony Davis
October 16, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
The world just lost a great man in Lenvil. He had great talents as a player and a wonderful heart as a man. Rest in Peace Bug.. TDBy Gary Burley
October 16, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
June Bug wear your Super Bowl Ring proudley in Heaven. GBBy Gary Burley
October 16, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
June Bug wear your Super Bowl Ring proudley in Heaven. GBBy Anita
October 18, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
Lenvil, I know Heaven welcomed you with wide open arms, but the people you left behind will forever love and miss you.You touched so many people’s lives, and I wonder if you even have a clue. RIP Lenvil, and save a spot for me! I will forever love you.By blindeye
October 18, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
I hope I see lots of people wearing number 36 this Sunday.