Larry Coutre

Lawrence Edward Coutre (April 11, 1928 – May 19, 2008) was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL).

Larry Coutre
No. 27, 24
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1928-04-11)April 11, 1928
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2008(2008-05-19) (aged 80)
Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. George (Illinois)
CollegeNotre Dame
NFL draft1950: 4th round, 43rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards322
Rushing average5.1
Receptions18
Receiving yards202
Total touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Biography

Coutre was born on April 11, 1928, in Chicago.[1]

Coutre died May 19, 2008, due to a heart aneurysm in Boca Raton, Florida.

Career

Coutre was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1950 NFL draft and played that season with the team. After two seasons away from the NFL, he would split the 1953 NFL season between the Packers and the Baltimore Colts.

He played at the collegiate level at the University of Notre Dame.[2]

He was also in the FBI and served papers to lawyers.

References

  1. ^ "Larry Coutre Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players". NFL.com.