Bruce LaSane facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 24, 1967 | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Wildwood (FL) | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1990 | ||||||||||
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Bruce Wayne LaSane (born March 24, 1967) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he was one of the players who catches the ball. Bruce played for eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) for many teams. These teams included the Cincinnati Rockers, Miami Hooters, and Orlando Predators. He also played college football at Florida State University. Bruce even spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Orlando Thunder.
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Growing Up and High School Football
Bruce LaSane grew up playing football in Wildwood, Florida. He played for the Wildwood High School Wildcats. His team was very successful, reaching the Class AA state championship game in both 1984 and 1985. In his final year of high school, he was recognized as a top player. He was part of the "Super 24" team and earned honors like "USA Today honorable mention All-American." He also played in the Florida-Georgia all-star game.
College Football Career
Bruce LaSane played college football for the Florida State Seminoles. He was on the team from 1986 to 1989. During his college career, he caught 46 passes for a total of 731 yards. He also scored six touchdowns. In 1988, he was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-American by The Sporting News.
Professional Football Career
After college, Bruce LaSane continued his football journey. He played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).
Early Professional Teams
In July 1990, Bruce LaSane signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This happened after the 1990 NFL draft, where he was not chosen by any team. The next year, in 1991, he was picked by the Orlando Thunder. This team was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF).
Playing in the Arena Football League (AFL)
Bruce LaSane spent most of his professional career in the Arena Football League. This league plays football indoors on a smaller field.
Cincinnati Rockers
Bruce played for the Cincinnati Rockers for two seasons, from 1992 to 1993.
Miami Hooters
He then joined the Miami Hooters, playing there from 1994 to 1995. In 1994, he was named to the First Team All-Arena. This means he was one of the best players in the league that year.
Minnesota Fighting Pike and Milwaukee Mustangs
In 1996, Bruce played for two different teams. He spent some time with the Minnesota Fighting Pike. He also played for the Milwaukee Mustangs during the 1996 season.
Orlando Predators
Bruce LaSane played for the Orlando Predators from 1997 to 1998. With the Predators, he won the ArenaBowl XII championship. This is like winning the Super Bowl of the Arena Football League!
Later AFL Teams
Later in his career, Bruce played for a couple more AFL teams. On April 21, 2000, he signed with the New Jersey Red Dogs. Then, on June 6, 2000, he was traded to the Los Angeles Avengers.
