Cox was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union.
Norman Lawrence Cox was born on September 22, 1925, in Stamford, Texas.
[2] Cox signed with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946.
[4] In December 1947, Cox was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 31st round, with the 291st overall pick, of the 1948 NFL draft.
[3] Cox played in 11 games, starting three, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union in 1948.