Roger Alvin Leclerc (October 1, 1936 – January 21, 2021) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a center, linebacker, and kicker and coached at the college level for one season.
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Playing career
LeClerc played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears and one for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). He was primarily the placekicker in an era when straight ahead kicking under 50 yards was the preferred style. During his playing career, the soccer style kicking that is familiar today was already being used by teams. At the time of his retirement, he was the second leading scorer in team history for years with 377 points. His best season was 1965.
Coaching career
LeClerc was the head football coach at Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts for one season, in 1982, compiling a record of 2–7.
Coached golf at Agawam high school 1974–75.
Later life
After he retired, LeClerc was a math teacher in Agawam, Massachusetts school system for 30 years. His son played college football as a quarterback at the University of New Hampshire.
LeClerc died on January 21, 2021.