Gary Larsen
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| Gary Larsen | |
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| Position(s): Defensive Tackle |
Jersey #(s): 77 |
| Born: March 13, 1942 Fargo, North Dakota |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1964–1974 | |
| NFL Draft: 1964 / Round: 10 / Pick: 133 | |
| College: Concordia College | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Sack | 38.5 |
| Games | 149 |
| Seasons | 11 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Gary Larsen (born March 13, 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota) was a defensive tackle in the NFL and played college football at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. He started his NFL career in 1964 with the Los Angeles Rams and then became a part of the famous Purple People Eaters for the Minnesota Vikings from 1965 through 1974. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and played in Super Bowls IV, VIII and IX.
He was known as the "policeman", the player who cover the run while Eller, Marshall, and Page demonized the quarterback. Still, according to Minnesota VIking records, he recorded 38.5 sacks in his 11-year career.
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