Chuck Latourette
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| Position: | Punter / Return specialist | ||||||||||
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| Born: | July 21, 1945 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died: | December 21, 1982 (aged 37) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Rice | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1967 | ||||||||||
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Charles Pierre Latourette[1] (July 21, 1945 – December 21, 1982) was an American professional football player who was a punter and return specialist for the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls.
Early life
[edit]Latourette attended Jonesboro high school where he played football. Latourette was an All-American and All-Southwest Conference as a defensive back.
Professional career
[edit]In 1967, Latourette signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and selected as the Cardinals' Rookie of the Year. On September 29, 1968, Latourette set the NFL record for punt return average in a single game against the New Orleans Saints.[2][3]
Retirement
[edit]In 1972, Latourette announced his retirement from the National Football League following his graduation of the University of Tennessee as a medical student where he attended during his career in the National Football League.[4]
Death
[edit]On December 21, 1982, Latourette died from a single gunshot wound to his eye in the bedroom of his apartment.[4][5] Latourette was a radiologist at the time of his death. Prior to his death, on July 30, 1981, Latourette previously survived a hang gliding accident in which he suffered broken arms and ribs.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Latourette's Pro Football Reference Profile". pro-football-reference.com.
- ^ "September 29, 1968 in History". brainyhistory.com.
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals 21 at New Orleans Saints 20 Box score (September 29, 1968)". pro-football-reference.com/.
- ^ a b "Investigators said the shooting death of former Rice University..." upi.com.
- ^ "The Nevada Daily Mail - Dec 23, 1982". news.google.com/.
- ^ "Dr. Chuck Latourette, a former punter for the St..." upi.com.