Coy Bacon

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Coy Bacon
Date of birth	August 30, 1942
Place of birth	Cadiz, KY
Position(s)	Defensive lineman
College	Jackson State
Pro Bowls	3
Statistics	Pro Football Reference DatabaseFootball
Team(s)
1968-1972 1973-1975 1976-1977 1978-1981 1983	Los Angeles Rams San Diego Chargers Cincinnati Bengals Washington Redskins Washington Federals (USFL)

Coy Bacon (born August 30, 1942) was a defensive lineman in the NFL. He went to three Pro Bowls during his 14 year career.

Began career with in the Continental Football League's Charleston team, a Minor League organization. In 1968 was picked up by Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and teamed with Fearsome Foursome line of Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Roger Brown and Lamar Lundy. Had first opportunity for serious playing time at defensive tackle in 1969 due to injuries to Brown. Following Lamar Lundy's retirement in 1970, lined up at right defensive end for the next three years. Had 14 sacks in 1971, named to 2nd team All-Pro by NEA. In 1973 was sent to San Diego along with running back Bob Thomas for quarterback John Hadl. Had 80-yard interception return for a touchdown that year. In 1976 was traded from Chargers to Bengals for WR and HOFer Charlie Joiner. Had NFL high 26 sacks for Cincinnati in 1976 prior to the NFL officially recognizing individual sacks. Washington Redskins picked him up before 1978 season. Recorded 15 sacks in 1979 and 11 in 1980. Finished career in the USFL with the Washington Federals in 1983.

Full name is Lander McCoy Bacon. Resident of Ironton Ohio. Was wounded in drug-related shooting in Washington, D.C. on 16 August 1986; has since become a born-again Christian and travels as a motivational speaker.