Larry Key
Larry Key (born July 12, 1956 in Inverness, Florida) was a Canadian Football League running back for the British Columbia Lions from 1978 through 1982. He was an All-Star in 1979 and 1981.
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| Born: | July 12, 1956 Inverness, Florida |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Florida State |
| NFL draft | 1978 / Round: 10 / Pick: 256 |
| Drafted by | Green Bay Packers |
| Career history | |
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| 1978–1982 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1979, 1981 |
| Honors | FSU Football Hall of Fame (1984) |
Key was the first Florida State Seminoles player to rush for 1,000 yards when he gained 1,117 in 1977. His 97-yard run in a 1976 game against VPI is the record for the longest run ever by a Seminole. Key also set four kick return records and was the national leader in all-purpose yardage in 1977.[1] He was inducted into the FSU Football Hall of Fame in 1984.[2]
References
- "He Was The Key In 1974-1977". FSU It's Time - Seminole News And Views. 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- "Florida State Hall of Fame Inductees". Florida State Varsity Club. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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