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| Wide receiver | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: December 15, 1951 | |
| Place of birth: Northampton, Virginia | |
| Career information | |
| College: Purdue University | |
| NFL Draft: 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 | |
| Debuted in 1975 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]] | |
| Last played in 1979 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]] | |
| Career history | |
* New Orleans Saints (1975-1977)
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Receptions | 44 |
| Receiving yards | 804 |
| Touchdowns | 7 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Lawrence Godfrey "Larry" Burton (born December 15, 1951 in Northampton, Virginia) is a former professional American football player and world-class Olympic sprinter, finishing fourth for the United States team in the 200 meter final at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany.
Burton was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (7th overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft; a wide receiver from Purdue University, he played in the NFL for five seasons for the Saints and the San Diego Chargers between 1975 and 1979. Despite having over 250 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons, he was never able to become a regular starter for any team.
Burton's grandson Trey Burton is a hybrid QB/TE/HB for the Florida Gators.
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