Lawrence Pillers facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 4, 1952 Hazlehurst, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Hazelhurst | ||||||||||
| College: | Alcorn State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 11 / Pick: 296 | ||||||||||
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Lawrence Pillers (born November 4, 1952) is a former American football player. He was a defensive end, which means he played on the defense to stop the other team. Pillers played for three teams in the National Football League (NFL) over ten years. He was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Lawrence Pillers: A Football Champion
Early Life and College Football
Lawrence Pillers was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. He went to college at Alcorn State University. There, he played college football for the Alcorn State Braves team. His skills on the field caught the attention of professional teams.
Playing in the National Football League
In 1976, the New York Jets picked Lawrence Pillers in the NFL Draft. He played for the Jets from 1976 to 1980. Later in 1980, he joined the San Francisco 49ers. He played with the 49ers until 1984. Pillers finished his career playing for the Atlanta Falcons from 1984 to 1985. His NFL career lasted for ten years.
Super Bowl Victories
Lawrence Pillers was a key player for the San Francisco 49ers. He helped them win two Super Bowl championships. The first win was Super Bowl XVI. The second was Super Bowl XIX. Winning a Super Bowl is a huge achievement in American football.
The Famous Game-Saving Play
One of Lawrence Pillers' most memorable moments happened in 1981. It was during the 1981 NFC Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys. This game decided which team would go to the Super Bowl.
The 49ers were ahead by just one point, 28–27. There was very little time left in the game. The Cowboys were trying to get into position to kick a game-winning field goal. Pillers made a huge play. He tackled the Cowboys' quarterback, Danny White, forcing him to drop the ball. The 49ers recovered the ball. This play saved the game for the 49ers. It allowed them to win and move on to the Super Bowl.
