Larry Swider
Lawrence John Swider (February 1, 1955 – August 7, 2021) was an American football punter. He attended DuBois Area High School in DuBois, Pennsylvania, where he was a standout athlete. He played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1982. He then played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Pittsburgh Maulers and the Jacksonville Bulls.[1]
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| Born: | February 1, 1955 Limestone, Maine, U.S. |
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| Died: | August 7, 2021 (aged 66) Fayetteville, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Punter |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| High school | DuBois (PA) |
| NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 7 / Pick: 185 |
| Drafted by | Denver Broncos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1979 | Detroit Lions |
| 1980 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| 1981–1982 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 1984 | Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) |
| 1985 | Jacksonville Bulls (USFL) |
Swider died on August 7, 2021, in Fayetteville, Texas, at age 66.[2]
References
- "Larry Swider at Pro Football Reference". www.pro-football-reference.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021.
- "Swider left lasting legacy at DuBois and beyond". Thecourierexpress.com. August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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