Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Los Angeles Rams who later served in the team’s front office for more than three decades, died Friday at the age of 76. His family announced his passing through the Rams organization, noting that he had been battling Parkinson’s disease for several years.

Born in 1950 in Plainview, Texas, McCutcheon was selected by the Rams in the 1972 NFL Draft following his college career at Colorado State. He quickly established himself as a key player in coach Chuck Knox’s offense, leading the Rams in rushing from 1973 through 1977. Known by the nickname "Clutch," McCutcheon was recognized as a second-team Associated Press All-Pro in 1974 and earned Pro Bowl honors five times during his tenure.

McCutcheon appeared in 11 postseason games, including Super Bowl XIV in January 1980 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In that game, he notably threw a touchdown pass to Ron Smith to briefly put the Rams ahead before ultimately falling to Pittsburgh. When he left the team in 1980, McCutcheon held the Rams’ career rushing record.

Following his time with the Rams, McCutcheon spent short stints playing for the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills before transitioning to team management. He eventually became the director of player personnel for the St. Louis Rams, a position he held from 2003 until his retirement in 2016, shortly before the franchise relocated back to Los Angeles.

“Through a decade-long playing career and another 32 years in the Rams’ front office, Clutch earned the respect and admiration of teammates, opposing players, colleagues and fans alike,” the family said in a statement. “Clutch will be missed and remembered forever.”

McCutcheon’s legacy extends to his family, with his son Daylon having played as a cornerback for the Cleveland Browns from 1999 to 2006, and his grandson Dyson currently playing defensive back at Middle Tennessee State University.