Larry Burton
Wide receiver, American football player
1951 –
Who is Larry Burton?
Lawrence Godfrey "Larry" Burton is a former professional American football player and world-class Olympic sprinter, finishing fourth for the United States team in the 200 meter final at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany.
Burton was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft; a wide receiver from Purdue University, he played in the NFL for five seasons for the Saints and the San Diego Chargers between 1975 and 1979. Despite having over 250 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons, he was never able to become a regular starter for any team.
Burton's grandsons, Clay and Trey, play football for the Florida Gators.
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- Born
- Dec 15, 1951
Northampton County - Profession
- Education
- Purdue University
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on July 23, 2013
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