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| Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: September 16, 1958 | |
| Place of birth: Lafayette, Louisiana | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Louisiana State | |
| NFL Draft: 1981 / Round: 3 / Pick: 82 (By the Philadelphia Eagles) | |
| Debuted in 1981 for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last played in 1986 for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Career history | |
| * St. Louis Cardinals ( 1981– 1985) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
Greg LaFleur (born September 16, 1958) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League. LaFleur was selected in the third round by the Philadelphia Eagles out of Louisiana State University in the 1981 NFL Draft. LaFleur has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Cardinals.
He had career statistics of 64 Receptions, and 3 Touchdowns.
He was the athletic director at Southern University from 2005 until April 6, 2011, when he was dismissed by the university after being arrested for soliciting prostitution from an undercover police officer.[1] A jury found LaFleur not-guilty after 34 minutes of deliberations.[2] His lawsuit against Southern University for wrongful termination was settled for $150,000. [3]
He is the father of basketball player Robert Sacre, whom the Los Angeles Lakers selected with the 60th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/14908322/southern-dismisses-athletic-director-lafleur-after-arrest
- ↑ Rashad, Kenn. "Jury Finds Former Southern University AD Greg LaFleur Not Guilty Of Prostitution". TSPNsports.com. http://www.tspnsports.com/2012/01/18/jury-finds-former-southern-university-ad-greg-lafleur-not-guilty-of-prostitution.htm. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ↑ Addo, Koran. "Southern settles lawsuits, avoids potentially costly legal fights". theadvocate.com. http://theadvocate.com/home/8066785-125/southern-settles-lawsuits-avoids-potentially. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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