Amos Lawrence (American football)

Amos Lawrence Jr. (born January 9, 1958) is an American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Amos Lawrence
No. 20
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1958-01-09) January 9, 1958
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
High school:Lake Taylor (Norfolk, Virginia)
College:North Carolina
NFL Draft:1981 / Round: 4 / Pick: 103
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards:18-55
Receptions–yards:5–22
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life

Lawrence was raised in the Diggs Park housing project in Norfolk, Virginia.[1]

Career

Lawrence was drafted by the San Diego Chargers out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL Draft.[2] On September 10, 1981, Lawrence was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a fourth round pick in the 1984 NFL Draft. He was later cut during training camp. Lawrence joined the Pittsburgh Maulers in 1984 but was cut from the team after Mike Rozier was signed. He later briefly played for the Jacksonville Bulls.[3]

After his professional career ended, Lawrence returned to Norfolk, where he worked bused tables and sorted newspapers, among other odd jobs. His high school football coach, Bert Harrell, got him a job as an attendance officer and junior varsity assistant coach at Lake Taylor High School.

Personal life

Lawrence had one daughter. In 1985, he divorced his wife, Ponsella Brown.

References
  1. Ch, Charles; ler (1988-10-31). "NO LONGER 'FAMOUS AMOS,' LAWRENCE BACK IN GHETTO". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
  2. "TarHeelIllustrated - No. 2: Amos Lawrence". northcarolina.rivals.com. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
  3. "FAMOUS AMOS: A RICHES-TO-RAGS TALE". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
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