Larry Savage (American football)

Larry Savage
No. 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1957-06-18) June 18, 1957 (age 67)
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Howland (OH)
College:Michigan State
NFL draft:1980 / round: 8 / pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career CFL statistics
Games played:1

Lawrence Edward Savage (born June 18, 1957) is a former American football linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at Michigan State University.

Early life

Savage attended Howland High School, where he was a starter at defensive end.

He accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University. As a freshman, he suffered a knee injury and was lost for the season. As a sophomore, he was a backup at inside linebacker.

As a junior, he was named a starter at outside linebacker and helped the team achieve a Big Ten co-championship. He finished his college career with 12 sacks (fourth in school history), 3 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Savage was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round (216th overall) of the 1980 NFL draft.[2] He was waived on August 25.[3]

Cleveland Browns

In 1981, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns. He was released on August 18.[4]

Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

In August 1981, he was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released on September 11.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Michigan State Football :: Official Athletic Site". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "1980 NFL Draft". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "White to Handle Kicking Chores, Too". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Tuesday's Sports Transactions". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  5. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved March 23, 2019.