| Larry Gordon | |
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| Date of birth: | July 8, 1954 |
| Place of birth: | Monroe, Louisiana |
| Date of death: | July 3, 1983 |
| Place of death: | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Linebacker |
| College: | Arizona State |
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick 17 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1976-1982 | Miami Dolphins |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Larry Gordon (July 8, 1954 in Monroe, Louisiana – July 3, 1983 in Phoenix, Arizona) is a former American football linebacker who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins. He was in the Dolphins' starting lineup from his rookie season until his death.
He collapsed while jogging in the desert outside Laveen, Arizona. He died about an hour later at a Phoenix hospital. His death was attributed to heart disease, although his brother, drug counselor and former San Diego Chargers guard Ira Gordon, later disclosed evidence of cocaine use, although a toxicological examination tested negative for cocaine.[1]
References
- ^ Associated Press. "Drug use suspected in death of Gordon". St. Petersburg Times. 18 Jul 1986
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