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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | June 2, 1963 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | December 5, 2016 (aged 53) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Northview (Dothan, Alabama) | ||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | ||||||
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Larry P. Roberts (June 2, 1963 – December 5, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He won two Super Bowls with the 49ers.
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Career
Roberts was born in Dothan, Alabama, and began his football career at Northview High School in Dothan.[1] He subsequently starred as a defensive end at the University of Alabama. In Round 2 of the 1986 NFL Draft, at 6’3" and 264 lbs, Roberts was drafted as the 39th overall pick.[2] Roberts played eight consecutive seasons for the San Francisco 49ers, from 1986 to 1993. As a defensive lineman, Roberts was a part of the starting lineup in Super Bowl XXIII against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1989, and in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos in 1990. Roberts also participated in 12 playoff games during his tenure with the 49ers.
Personal life
Roberts resided in Atlanta with his wife and their two children. He died on December 5, 2016, at the age of 53. He was diagnosed with diabetes in his later years, which led to the amputation of both of his legs.[3][4]
Professional statistics
| Year | Team | G | GS | SK | YDS | LNG | FR | AV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 | San Francisco 49ers | 11 | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 16 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1989 | San Francisco 49ers | 15 | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1990 | San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 9 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 0 | 1.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | (8 years) | 89 | 34 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 26 |
References
- ^ "Larry Roberts FAQs, Bio, and Facts". FantasyFootballChalleng.com. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (December 6, 2016). "Former Alabama, 49ers standout Larry Roberts dies". AL.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Larry Roberts, former Northview, Alabama football standout, dies at age 53
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