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Position | Linebacker |
Personal information | |
Born | June 22, 1943 |
Career information | |
College | Idaho |
NFL draft | 1966: 14th round, 210th overall pick |
AFL draft | 1966: Red Shirt 4th round, 35th overall pick |
Career history | |
1968 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1969 | Spokane Shockers |
1970 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Awards and highlights | |
LaVerle Pratt (born June 22, 1943) is a former linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). [1]
After playing college football at University of Idaho, Pratt was chosen by the St.Louis Cardinals in the 1966 NFL draft. [2]
Pratt first played professional football in the Canadian Football League with the Grey Cup champion Ottawa Rough Riders. He suited up for 4 games and returned 1 kickoff for 5 yards. After a season in the Continental Football League (COFL) with the Spokane Shockers, [3] he was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1970, where he played 5 games. [4]
After his football career he taught at Kennewick High School, in Kennewick, Washington and now resides in Elk City, Idaho.