Longtime NFL cornerback and broadcaster Irv Cross has died.

He died on Sunday near his home in Roseville, Minn.

Cross spent nine seasons in the league from 1961-69 with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams.

He also was a part of the "NFL Today" broadcasts covering the Super Bowl and also other sports for CBS. He called NBA basketball, track and field, and gymnastics at various times for CBS through 1994.

Cross also covered the Minnesota Vikings for KMSP and WCCO during his career.

He later worked as the athletic director at both Idaho State and Macalester College in Minnesota. In addition, Cross worked as the executive director of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Minnesota and Love Inc.

He is survived by his wife, Liz, and four children.