Earl Gros facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 29, 1940 Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died: | July 13, 2013 (aged 72) Prairieville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Terrebonne (LA) |
| College: | LSU |
| NFL Draft: | 1962 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 |
| AFL draft: | 1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15 |
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Earl Roy Gros (born August 29, 1940 – died July 15, 2013) was an American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. Earl grew up in Louisiana. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge.
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Earl Gros: A Football Star
Earl Gros was a talented football player. He played as a running back, which means he was responsible for carrying the ball. He spent almost a decade playing in the NFL.
Early Life and College Football
Earl Gros was born in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. He attended Terrebonne High School in Louisiana. After high school, he went to Louisiana State University (LSU). He played college football for the LSU Tigers. His skills on the field made him a top player.
Joining the NFL: Green Bay Packers
In 1962, Earl Gros was chosen in two different drafts. The 1962 NFL Draft picked him in the first round. This was by the Green Bay Packers. The AFL Draft also picked him in the second round. He chose to play in the NFL.
Earl joined the Green Bay Packers. He played alongside another great LSU player, Jim Taylor. In his first year, 1962, the Packers won the NFL Championship. This was a huge achievement for a rookie player. He played two seasons with the Packers.
Playing for Other Teams
In 1964, Earl Gros was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. He played three seasons with the Eagles, from 1964 to 1966. After that, he moved to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played for the Steelers for three seasons, from 1967 to 1969. His final NFL game was in 1970. He played one game for the New Orleans Saints.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Earl Gros had a successful career in the NFL. He ran the ball 821 times. This gained him a total of 3,157 yards. That's about 3.8 yards every time he carried the ball. He also scored 28 touchdowns by running.
Besides running, he also caught passes. He had 142 receptions. These catches gained him 1,255 yards. This means he averaged 8.8 yards per catch. He scored 10 touchdowns from catching passes.
Earl Gros passed away in Louisiana in 2013. He was 72 years old.
