Larry Tearry facts for kids
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | April 24, 1956 Erwin, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | E. E. Smith (Fayetteville, North Carolina) |
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| College: | Wake Forest | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1978 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109 | ||||
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Larry Wayne Tearry is a former American football player. He was born on April 24, 1956. Larry played as a center in the National Football League (NFL).
He spent two seasons with the Detroit Lions. Before joining the NFL, Larry played college football at Wake Forest University. He also played high school football in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Larry Tearry's Football Journey
Larry Tearry grew up in North Carolina. He played football at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville. This is where he started his journey in the sport.
College Football Days
After high school, Larry went to Wake Forest University. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He was a very good player during his time there.
In 1977, Larry was recognized as one of the best players. He was named First-team All-ACC. This means he was one of the top players in his college football conference.
Playing in the NFL
Larry Tearry's talent was noticed by professional teams. In 1978, he was chosen in the 1978 NFL draft. The Detroit Lions picked him in the fourth round. This was a big step for his football career.
He played as a center for the Lions. A center is a key player on the offensive line. Their job is to snap the ball to the quarterback. They also block defenders to protect their teammates. Larry played for the Detroit Lions for two seasons. He played in 25 games and started 22 of them.
