Larry Dorsey facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1953 Corinth, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1972–1975 | Tennessee State |
| 1976–1977 | San Diego Chargers |
| 1978 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1990–1998 | Mississippi Valley State |
| 2000–2002 | Prairie View A&M |
| 2008–2010 | Greenville-Weston HS (MS) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 42–81–3 (college) |
Larry Darnnell Dorsey, born on August 15, 1953, is a former American football player and coach. He played college football at Tennessee State University. Later, he played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He was a player for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs. After his playing days, Dorsey became a football coach. He coached at Mississippi Valley State University and Prairie View A&M University. His total college coaching record was 42 wins, 81 losses, and 3 ties.
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Playing Career Highlights
College Football Days
Larry Dorsey played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. He was a wide receiver, catching passes for his team. His coach at Tennessee State was John Merritt.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Larry Dorsey was chosen in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft. The San Diego Chargers picked him as the 64th player overall. He played for the Chargers for two years. Then, he moved to the Kansas City Chiefs for his third and final year in the NFL.
Coaching Career Journey
Coaching at Mississippi Valley State
Larry Dorsey became the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University. This university is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi. He coached there from 1990 until the end of the 1998 season. During his time at Mississippi Valley State, his team's record was 37 wins, 54 losses, and 3 ties.
Coaching at Prairie View A&M
After Mississippi Valley State, Dorsey became the 21st head football coach at Prairie View A&M University. This university is in Prairie View, Texas. He held this coaching job for three seasons, from 2000 to 2002. His record at Prairie View A&M was 5 wins and 27 losses. He decided to leave the position after his fifth season.
Coaching High School Football
In June 2008, Coach Dorsey took on a new challenge. He was chosen by the Greenville Public School District in Greenville, Mississippi. He became the head football coach for the Greenville Weston High School Hornets. This was his first time coaching at the high school level.
However, after just two seasons, the school board decided to end his coaching duties. This happened in March 2010. Coach Dorsey left Greenville Weston High School with a record of 5 wins and 14 losses.
