Coverage dated July 17, 2026 to July 20, 2026

Former Colorado State coach, Alabama football captain Leon Fuller dies at 87

Headline from The Oregonian

Former Colorado State Rams football head coach Leon Fuller, who also coached in the NFL and played at Alabama, has died, CSU announced. He was 87.

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Reports & sources

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Newsweek
Former Broncos Assistant, Colorado State Head Coach Leon Fuller Dies (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 17, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
A renowned defensive guru who spent decades coaching in the NFL, college and high school died at 87.
The Oregonian
Former Colorado State coach, Alabama football captain Leon Fuller dies at 87 (opens The Oregonian)
Published Jul 20, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
Former Colorado State Rams football head coach Leon Fuller, who also coached in the NFL and played at Alabama, has died, CSU announced. He was 87.

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