Larry Brodsky Explained

Larry Brodsky
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:January 19, 1960
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Hialeah (FL)
College:Miami
Draftyear:1982
Draftround:10
Draftpick:268
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Larry Brodsky (born January 19, 1960) is a former American football wide receiver in the United States Football League (USFL) for the New Jersey Generals and Tampa Bay Bandits. He played college football at the University of Miami.

Early years

Brodsky attended Hialeah Miami Lakes high School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Miami. He finished his college career with 100 catches for 1,696 yards and 9 touchdowns, ranking fifth on the school's All-time receiving list.[1]

Professional career

He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL) in the 10th round of the 1982 NFL draft, but never appeared in a regular season NFL game.

He signed and instead played for the New Jersey Generals and Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL).[2] [3] In his third and final USFL season, he amassed 1,071 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

Personal life

His father Joe Brodsky, was a coach in college football and in the NFL.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Larry Brodsky College Stats. College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  2. Web site: The Evening Independent - Google News Archive Search. news.google.com.
  3. Web site: RECEIVER BRODSKY HELPS BANDITS TO A STAR-SPANGLED VICTORY. Brian Schmitz of The Sentinel. Staff. OrlandoSentinel.com.