Randy Cross

Randy Cross was one of the most versatile and durable offensive linemen in San Francisco 49ers history, anchoring the team's offensive line during their dynasty years. Born April 25, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, Cross attended Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California, where he excelled as a shot put champion. At UCLA, he was a First-team All-American in 1975 and helped lead the Bruins to a stunning Rose Bowl upset over top-ranked Ohio State in 1976. Drafted in the second round (42nd overall) by the 49ers in 1976, the 6-foot-3, 259-pound Cross spent his entire 13-year career in San F...