12 Facts About Larry Uteck

Larry Uteck was a Canadian professional football athlete, university sports administrator, football coach, and municipal politician.

Larry Uteck then went to the University of Colorado on scholarship, playing with the Colorado Buffaloes, and then Wilfrid Laurier University.

Larry Uteck served his fellow players as their League Representative in 1976.

One of Larry Uteck's inspirations was John Black, his school teacher from Marmora, Ontario.

Larry Uteck coached the intracollege football team at St Michael's College at the University of Toronto for 2 years, winning the Mulock Cup, then joined the sports program at Saint Mary's University in 1982, and became head football coach of the Saint Mary's Huskies in 1983 and continued through 1997, compiling a winning record.

Larry Uteck was named AUAA Coach of the Year in 1987,1988,1989,1990, and 1992.

Larry Uteck was named CIAU Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1992.

Larry Uteck's teams appeared in five Atlantic Bowls and three Vanier Cups.

Larry Uteck served with distinction on numerous HRM Committees including the Downtown Business Commission, Neptune Theatre, and the Halifax Port Corporation.

Larry Uteck's wife, Sue succeeded him as councillor for District 13 in December 1999.

Larry Uteck married Sue Maloney in 1989, and they had two children, Luke and Cain.

Larry Uteck was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a builder in 2020.