22 Facts About Larry Cole

Lawrence Rudolph Cole was born on November 15,1946 and is an American former professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.

Larry Cole played in five Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl VI and XII.

Larry Cole played college football at the University of Hawaii and the Air Force Academy.

Larry Cole attended Granite Falls High School in Minnesota, where he was a starter at defensive tackle.

Larry Cole accepted a football scholarship from the United States Air Force Academy.

Larry Cole was named a starter at defensive end as a sophomore.

Larry Cole tried the University of Houston but was unhappy about not being in the starting lineup.

Larry Cole followed seven other former teammates from the Academy and transferred to the University of Hawaii to play his senior season in 1967.

Larry Cole was named a starter at defensive tackle, one of the team's co-captains and helped the school achieve its first winning season in nearly half a century.

Larry Cole was chosen as an offensive tackle, but was switched to the defensive line one week into training camp.

Larry Cole made an immediate impact as a rookie, appearing in all 14 games, with 10 starts at left defensive end and scoring 2 defensive touchdowns.

Larry Cole shared the starting job with Bill Gregory for 2 seasons.

Larry Cole made 3 key plays in the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams, forcing a fumble from running back John Cappelletti, stopped Pat Haden's quarterback draw short of a first down, which contributed to a missed field goal and pressured Haden into an interception.

Larry Cole started in Super Bowl XIII in place of injured Pugh, tying a record with 5 Super Bowl appearances.

Larry Cole is one of only eight NFL players that appeared in five Super Bowls:.

Larry Cole helped the Cowboys win 2 Super Bowls and 5 NFC Championships.

Larry Cole played in 26 total playoff games, a record when he retired.

Larry Cole was a member of the "Zero Club" which prided itself on performing behind the scenes.

Larry Cole was overshadowed as a defensive lineman by not one, but two generations of great players: first Lilly, Pugh and George Andrie; then White, Martin and Jones.

Larry Cole started at left end for the Cowboys in their first two Super Bowls, Super Bowl V and Super Bowl VI.

In Super Bowl X vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, Larry Cole moved to right tackle to replace the retired Lilly and allow youngsters Martin and Jones to start at end.

Larry Cole scored 4 touchdowns during his career, all coming against the rival Washington Redskins.