296. Larry Brooks
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A member of the Los Angeles Rams for his entire 11-year career, Larry Brooks started at Defensive Tackle for the first ten of his seasons. Brooks would settle in as an elite player going to five straight Pro Bowls (1976 & 1980) and was a First Team All-Pro in 1979. He was a large part of the Rams' success in the late 70s and early 80s and helped them reach Super Bowl XIV. He would win a Super Bowl later in his career as the Defensive Line Coach for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Prince George, Virginia, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1988
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Games Played: 131
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Notable Statistics: 4 Fumble Recoveries
6 Fumble Recovery Yards
74.5 Quarterback Sacks*
86 Approximate Value
11 Playoff Games
3.0 Quarterback Sacks*
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Los Angeles Rams
- College: Virginia State
- Drafted: 14th Round, 355th Overall in 1972
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (None)
First Team All-Pro (1) (1979)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (1978)
Pro Bowl (5) (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 & 1980) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (2) (1974 & 1976)*
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
- Notable All Time Rankings: None.
Should Larry Brooks be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 33.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 16.7%
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