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 an American who used to play and coach American football. He played professionally as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
Dorsey played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. After college, he joined the NFL, playing for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he became a head football coach at two different universities and a high school. His total college coaching record was 42 wins, 81 losses, and 3 ties.
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Playing Football: Larry Dorsey's Journey
College Football Days
Larry Dorsey played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. He was a wide receiver, a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He played under a famous coach named John Merritt.
Professional Football Career
In 1976, Larry Dorsey was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the NFL Draft. This means he was picked to play for them professionally. He played for the Chargers for two years. After that, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs for one year. This was his third and final year playing in the NFL.
Coaching Football: Larry Dorsey's Teams
After his playing career, Larry Dorsey became a football coach. He led teams at both college and high school levels.
Coaching at Mississippi Valley State
From 1990 to 1998, Dorsey was the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University. This university is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi. During his time there, his team had a record of 37 wins, 54 losses, and 3 ties.
Coaching at Prairie View A&M
After Mississippi Valley State, Dorsey became the head coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. He coached there for three seasons, from 2000 to 2002. His team's record at Prairie View A&M was 5 wins and 27 losses. He decided to leave the position after his third season.
Coaching at Greenville Weston High School
In June 2008, Coach Dorsey took on a new challenge. He became the head football coach for the Hornets team at Greenville Weston High School in Greenville, Mississippi. This was his first time coaching a high school team.
After two seasons, in March 2010, the school district decided to make a change. Coach Dorsey's time as head coach at Greenville Weston ended. His record with the high school team was 5 wins and 14 losses.
