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Larry Roberts (American football)
American football player

Larry Roberts (American football)

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American football player
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61 years
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Biography

Larry Roberts (June 2, 1963 – December 5, 2016) was an American football defensive end of the National Football League (NFL).

Career

Roberts was born in Dothan, Alabama, and began his football career at Northview High School in Dothan. 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 #39 pick. 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.

Professional statistics

YearTeamGGSSKYDSLNGFRAV
1986San Francisco 49ers1625.50013
1987San Francisco 49ers1122.50002
1988San Francisco 49ers16166.00008
1989San Francisco 49ers1553.50014
1990San Francisco 49ers601.00001
1991San Francisco 49ers1697.00006
1992San Francisco 49ers301.019.019.001
1993San Francisco 49ers601.50001
Total(8 years)8934281919226

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