Larry Douglas (American football) explained

Larry Douglas
Position:Wide receiver
Number:87, 29, 84
Birth Date:26 April 1957
Birth Place:Independence, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:187
High School:Hammond (LA)
College:Southern
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Larry "Juice" Douglas (born April 26, 1957) is a former professional American football wide receiver/tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1979), the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1980), and the United States Football League for three teams, including the Chicago Blitz (1983), Arizona Wranglers[1] (1983–84), and Birmingham Stallions (1985–86).[2]

Douglas appeared for the Steelers in the 1979 preseason,[3] but spent the regular season on injured reserve[4] as Pittsburgh went on to win Super Bowl XIV.

Notes and References

  1. Sansevere, Bob. "Long, Wranglers Surprise Generals, 20-3". Schenectady Gazette, April 16, 1984, p. 31. Retrieved on June 12, 2013.
  2. Web site: Larry Douglas USFL CFL Stats and Bio. profootballarchives.com. July 10, 2023.
  3. Associated Press. "Douglas Impresses Steelers' Coaches". Gettysburg Times, July 20, 1979, p. 14. Retrieved on June 12, 2013.
  4. Emert, Rich. "Steelers' cuts were not easy. Beaver County Times, August 29, 1979, p. C-2. Retrieved on June 12, 2013.