Larry Canada

Larry Canada
No. 35
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1954-12-16)December 16, 1954
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 13, 2021(2021-08-13) (aged 66)[1]
Illinois
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
CollegeWisconsin
Career history
Career statistics
Rushing attempts148
Rushing yards621
Receptions12
Receiving yards110
Kick returns5
Touchdowns7
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Lawrence Lavert "Larry" Canada, Jr. (December 16, 1954 – August 13, 2021) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League and United States Football League. He played for the Denver Broncos, Denver Gold, Chicago Blitz, and the San Antonio Gunslingers.

Early life

Canada was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Austin High School.[2] He played college football at University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Professional career

He played three seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos in 1978, 1979 and 1981.[3] After leaving the NFL, he played in the United States Football League for the Denver Gold (1983), [4] the Chicago Blitz (1984–1985)[5] and the San Antonio Gunslingers (1985).[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Lawrence Canada Jr". Leak & Sons Funeral Homes. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  2. ^ "Larry Canada". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Larry Canada". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  4. ^ "Denver Gold". USFL.Info. Archived from the original on November 24, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  5. ^ "Chicago Blitz". USFL.Info. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  6. ^ "San Antonio Gunslingers". USFL.Info. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  7. ^ "Badgers In Pro Football". Wisconsin Badgers Official Store. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2014.