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Larry Douglas (American football)

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Larry Douglas
No. 87, 29, 84
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1957-04-26) April 26, 1957 (age 67)
Independence, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Hammond (LA)
College:Southern
Career history

Larry "Juice"[1] 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[2] (1983–84), and Birmingham Stallions (1985–86).[3]

Douglas appeared for the Steelers in the 1979 preseason,[1] but spent the regular season on injured reserve[4] as Pittsburgh went on to win Super Bowl XIV.

References

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


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