| Larry Caton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Lawrence "Larry" Ray Caton | ||
| Born | March 2, 1948 Normal, Illinois | ||
| Nationality |  United States | ||
Lawrence "Larry" Ray Caton (born March 2, 1948 in Normal, Illinois) is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played one match.
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