Larry Wayne Tearry was born on April 24,1956 and is an American former professional football center who played two seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Larry Tearry
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Larry Tearry was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL draft after playing college football at Wake Forest University.
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Larry Wayne Tearry was born on April 24,1956, in Erwin, North Carolina.
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Larry Tearry was inducted into the Fayetteville Sports Club Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Larry Tearry was an offensive tackle his freshman year but was moved to center as a sophomore.
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Larry Tearry was named first-team All-ACC by the Associated Press as a senior in 1977.
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Larry Tearry was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round, with 109th overall pick, of the 1978 NFL draft.
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Larry Tearry played in 14 games, starting 12, for the Lions as a rookie in 1978.
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Larry Tearry appeared in 11 games, starting ten, in 1979 before being placed on injured reserve on November 16,1979.
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Larry Tearry signed with the Miami Dolphins on July 20,1981.
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Larry Tearry was released on July 27,1981, after he left the team during training camp.
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Larry Tearry was later an assistant principal and athletic director at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville.