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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1954)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name = Larry Brinson
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| caption = Brinson visits the [[Kentucky Army National Guard]] in 2010
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| number = 36
| position = [[Running back]]
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|caption = Brinson visits the [[Kentucky Army National Guard]] in 2010.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1954|6|6}}
|number = 36
|position = [[Running back]]
| birth_place = [[Opa-locka, Florida]], U.S.
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|birth_place = [[Opa-locka, Florida]], U.S.
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| weight_lbs = 214
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| high_school = [[Miami Northwestern High School|Miami (FL) Northwestern]]
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| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]]
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| undraftedyear = 1977
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|high_school = [[Miami Northwestern High School|Miami (FL) Northwestern]]
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|college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]]
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|undraftedyear = 1977
|pastteams =
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1977}}–{{NFL Year|1979}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1977}}–{{NFL Year|1979}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|1980}}–{{NFL Year|1981}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|1980}}–{{NFL Year|1981}})
|pastcoaching =
| pastcoaching =
* [[Air Force Falcons football|Air Force]] ([[running back|RB]]) (1983)
* [[Air Force Falcons football|Air Force]] ([[running back|RB]]) (1983)
* [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]] (RB) (1984–1989)
* [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]] (RB) (1984–1989)
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* [[Rice Owls football|Rice]] (RB) (1994–2005)
* [[Rice Owls football|Rice]] (RB) (1994–2005)
* [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]] (RB) (2007–2010)
* [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]] (RB) (2007–2010)
|highlights =
| highlights = '''As player:'''
'''As player:'''
*[[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XII|XII]])
*[[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XII|XII]])

'''As coach:'''
'''As coach:'''
*[[Independence Bowl]] champion (1983)
*[[Independence Bowl]] champion (1983)
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*[[Music City Bowl]] champion ([[2007 Music City Bowl|2007]])
*[[Music City Bowl]] champion ([[2007 Music City Bowl|2007]])
*[[Liberty Bowl]] champion ([[2009 Liberty Bowl|2008]])
*[[Liberty Bowl]] champion ([[2009 Liberty Bowl|2008]])
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| statleague = NFL
|statlabel1 = Games played
| statlabel1 = [[Carry (gridiron football)|Rushing yards]]
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| statvalue1 = 229
|statlabel2 = Attempts
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
|statvalue2 = 56
| statvalue2 = 4.1
|statlabel3 = Rushing yards
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown]]s
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| statvalue3 = 4
|statlabel4 = Touchdowns
| pfr = BrinLa00
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|statlabel5 = Kick return yards
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'''Larry Sylvesta Brinson''' (born June 6, 1954) is a former American [[college football]] coach and a former [[American football|football]] [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Florida]].
'''Larry Sylvesta Brinson''' (born June 6, 1954) is a former American [[college football]] coach and a former [[American football|football]] [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Florida]].


== Early years ==
== Early life ==


Brinson was born in [[Opa-locka, Florida]] in 1954.<ref name=pfrprofile>Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrinLa00.htm Larry Brinson]. Retrieved July 20, 2010.</ref> He attended [[Miami Northwestern Senior High School]], where he played football and also lettered in [[track and field|track]].
Brinson was born in [[Opa-locka, Florida]] in 1954. He attended [[Miami Northwestern Senior High School]], where he played football and also lettered in [[track and field|track]].


== College career ==
== College career ==


Brinson accepted a football scholarship from the [[University of Florida]] in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach [[Doug Dickey]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] team from [[1973 Florida Gators football team|1973]] to [[1976 Florida Gators football team|1976]].<ref name=ufmediaguide>''[http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2012/media_guide.pdf 2012 Florida Football Media Guide] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527130648/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2012/media_guide.pdf |date=May 27, 2013 }}'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 95, 97, 176 (2012). Retrieved September 15, 2012.</ref> In 1973, he became the starter at [[running back]] after [[Nat Moore]] sprained his foot and fractured his left tibia, but would lose playing time with a dislocated wrist that kept him out until the month of November.
Brinson accepted a football scholarship from the [[University of Florida]] in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach [[Doug Dickey]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] team.<ref name=ufmediaguide>{{cite web|url=http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2012/media_guide.pdf |title=2012 Florida Football Media Guide|publisher=University Athletic Association|access-date=March 15, 2023 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527130648/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2012/media_guide.pdf |archive-date=May 27, 2013|pages=95, 97, 176}}</ref> In [[1973 Florida Gators football team|1973]], he became the starter at [[running back]] after [[Nat Moore]] sprained his foot and fractured his left tibia, but would lose playing time with a dislocated wrist that kept him out until the month of November.


He was named the starter at [[Halfback (American football)|right halfback]] as a sophomore, but suffered a [[hip pointer]] injury and was relegated to a reserve role behind [[Tony Green (American football)|Tony Green]], while rushing for 418 yards.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19740927&id=wj0gAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9GYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5292,4738749 | title=Green To Replace Brinson | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1798&dat=19740925&id=M4A0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=R40EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3780,1939416 | title=Green, Gaffney To Start On Saturday | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
He was named the starter at [[Halfback (American football)|right halfback]] as a sophomore, but suffered a [[hip pointer]] injury and was relegated to a reserve role behind [[Tony Green (American football)|Tony Green]], while rushing for 418 yards.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19740927&id=wj0gAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9GYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5292,4738749 | title=Green To Replace Brinson | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1798&dat=19740925&id=M4A0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=R40EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3780,1939416 | title=Green, Gaffney To Start On Saturday | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>


He would regain the starter position as a senior, spending time at [[Halfback (American football)|right halfback]] and [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19760929&id=HqdjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=e10DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3384,3897034 | title=Enclade quits, sources say | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> finishing his college career with 1,105 rushing yards on 240 carries, a 4.9 yards per carry average and 9 [[touchdown]]s. He played in four [[bowl game]]s and graduated with a bachelor's degree
He would regain the starter position as a senior, spending time at [[Halfback (American football)|right halfback]] and [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19760929&id=HqdjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=e10DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3384,3897034 | title=Enclade quits, sources say | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> finishing his college career with 1,105 rushing yards on 240 carries, a 4.9 yards per carry average and 9 [[touchdown]]s. He played in four [[bowl game]]s and graduated with a bachelor's degree


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==


=== Dallas Cowboys ===
=== Dallas Cowboys ===
Brinson was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] after the [[1977 NFL Draft]] and made the team despite fracturing a cheekbone during training camp. As a rookie, he was the regular kickoff returner, tying for eighth in the NFC with 17 returns for an average of 24.1 yards.
Brinson was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] after the [[1977 NFL draft]] and made the team despite fracturing a cheekbone during training camp. As a rookie, he was the regular kickoff returner, tying for eighth in the NFC with 17 returns for an average of 24.1 yards.


In [[1978 NFL season|1978]], he was limited with a groin injury and had no pre-season action. He was waived on August 28,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19780829&id=FFddAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xlsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2914,3370449 | title=Plunkett, Jury Waived | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> before being re-signed in October after [[Doug Dennison]] was injured.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19781011&id=g21NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3PoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4054,3763329 | title=Former Gator Rejoins Cowboys | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> He appeared in 10 games and shared the kickoff return duties with [[Butch Johnson (American football)|Butch Johnson]]. His best game came in the 37–10 win against the [[Washington Redskins]], where he ran for 51 yards on 4 carries, including a 39-yard [[touchdown]] run.
In [[1978 NFL season|1978]], he was limited with a groin injury and had no pre-season action. He was waived on August 28,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19780829&id=FFddAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xlsNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2914,3370449 | title=Plunkett, Jury Waived | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> before being re-signed in October after [[Doug Dennison]] was injured.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19781011&id=g21NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3PoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4054,3763329 | title=Former Gator Rejoins Cowboys | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> He appeared in 10 games and shared the kickoff return duties with [[Butch Johnson (American football)|Butch Johnson]]. His best game came in the 37–10 win against the [[Washington Redskins]], where he ran for 51 yards on 4 carries, including a 39-yard [[touchdown]] run.


In [[1979 NFL season|1979]], he suffered a dislocated left shoulder on his first carry of the season opener against the [[St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]]. He missed the next 2 games and only had 14 carries for 48 yards during the season.
In [[1979 NFL season|1979]], he suffered a dislocated left shoulder on his first carry of the season opener against the [[St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]]. He missed the next 2 games and only had 14 carries for 48 yards during the season.
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=== Seattle Seahawks ===
=== Seattle Seahawks ===
On September 3, [[1980 NFL season|1980]], Brinson was claimed off waivers by the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He was seldom used, playing in 7 games and rushing for 57 yards on 16 carries. He was placed on the [[injured reserve list]] on August 17, [[1981 NFL season|1981]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19810818&id=XUtOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=du4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3893,1330767 | title=Seahawks cut vet Gregory | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
On September 3, [[1980 NFL season|1980]], Brinson was claimed off waivers by the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He was seldom used, playing in 7 games and rushing for 57 yards on 16 carries. He was placed on the [[injured reserve list]] on August 17, [[1981 NFL season|1981]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19810818&id=XUtOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=du4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3893,1330767 | title=Seahawks cut vet Gregory | access-date=February 19, 2023}}</ref>


== Coaching career ==
== Coaching career ==


After retiring from the NFL, Brinson became the running backs coach for head coach [[Ken Hatfield]] at the [[United States Air Force Academy|U.S. Air Force Academy]] in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1983.<ref name=ukprofile>Kentucky Athletics, Football, Coaching Staff, [http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/brinson_larry00.html Larry Brinson Profile]. Retrieved July 20, 2010.</ref> Hatfield was a Florida Gators assistant coach when Brinson was a Gators running back.<ref>GatorZone.com, Football History, [http://web.gatorzone.com/football/history/assistant_coaches.pdf All-Time Assistant Coaches] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711081230/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/history/assistant_coaches.pdf |date=July 11, 2011 }}. Retrieved July 20, 2010.</ref> Hatfield's offensive scheme was run-oriented, emphasizing Brinson's area of expertise.<ref name=ukprofile/>
After retiring from the NFL, Brinson became the running backs coach for head coach [[Ken Hatfield]] at the [[United States Air Force Academy|U.S. Air Force Academy]] in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1983.<ref name=ukprofile>Kentucky Athletics, Football, Coaching Staff, [http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/brinson_larry00.html Larry Brinson Profile]. Retrieved July 20, 2010.</ref> Hatfield was a Florida Gators assistant coach when Brinson was a Gators running back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.gatorzone.com/football/history/assistant_coaches.pdf |title=All-Time Assistant Coaches|publisher=University Athletic Association|access-date=March 15, 2023 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711081230/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/history/assistant_coaches.pdf |archive-date=July 11, 2011}}</ref> Hatfield's offensive scheme was run-oriented, emphasizing Brinson's area of expertise.<ref name=ukprofile/>


Brinson moved with Hatfield and became the running backs coach for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]] at the [[University of Arkansas]] in Fayetteville, Arkansas (1984–89), the [[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson Tigers]] at [[Clemson University]] in Clemson, South Carolina (1990–93) and the [[Rice Owls football|Rice Owls]] at [[Rice University]] in Houston, Texas (1994–2005).<ref name=ukprofile/> In 2007, Brinson joined the [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky Wildcats]] coaching staff at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, also as running backs coach, and stayed in that position through the 2010 season.<ref name=ukprofile/>
Brinson moved with Hatfield and became the running backs coach for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas Razorbacks]] at the [[University of Arkansas]] in Fayetteville, Arkansas (1984–89), the [[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson Tigers]] at [[Clemson University]] in Clemson, South Carolina (1990–93) and the [[Rice Owls football|Rice Owls]] at [[Rice University]] in Houston, Texas (1994–2005).<ref name=ukprofile/> In 2007, Brinson joined the [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky Wildcats]] coaching staff at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, also as running backs coach, and stayed in that position through the 2010 season.<ref name=ukprofile/>

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Larry Brinson
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Brinson visits the Kentucky Army National Guard in 2010
No. 36
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1954-06-06) June 6, 1954 (age 70)
Opa-locka, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami (FL) Northwestern
College:Florida
Undrafted:1977
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As coach:

Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:229
Rushing average:4.1
Touchdowns:4
Player stats at PFR

Larry Sylvesta Brinson (born June 6, 1954) is a former American college football coach and a former football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at the University of Florida.

Early life

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Brinson was born in Opa-locka, Florida in 1954. He attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where he played football and also lettered in track.

College career

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Brinson accepted a football scholarship from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Doug Dickey's Florida Gators football team.[1] In 1973, he became the starter at running back after Nat Moore sprained his foot and fractured his left tibia, but would lose playing time with a dislocated wrist that kept him out until the month of November.

He was named the starter at right halfback as a sophomore, but suffered a hip pointer injury and was relegated to a reserve role behind Tony Green, while rushing for 418 yards.[2][3]

He would regain the starter position as a senior, spending time at right halfback and fullback,[4] finishing his college career with 1,105 rushing yards on 240 carries, a 4.9 yards per carry average and 9 touchdowns. He played in four bowl games and graduated with a bachelor's degree

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

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Brinson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1977 NFL draft and made the team despite fracturing a cheekbone during training camp. As a rookie, he was the regular kickoff returner, tying for eighth in the NFC with 17 returns for an average of 24.1 yards.

In 1978, he was limited with a groin injury and had no pre-season action. He was waived on August 28,[5] before being re-signed in October after Doug Dennison was injured.[6] He appeared in 10 games and shared the kickoff return duties with Butch Johnson. His best game came in the 37–10 win against the Washington Redskins, where he ran for 51 yards on 4 carries, including a 39-yard touchdown run.

In 1979, he suffered a dislocated left shoulder on his first carry of the season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. He missed the next 2 games and only had 14 carries for 48 yards during the season.

In 1980, he was switched from fullback to halfback in training camp. He was released on September first. During his time with the Cowboys he was a backup fullback and kickoff returner, including Super Bowl XII and Super Bowl XIII.

Seattle Seahawks

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On September 3, 1980, Brinson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. He was seldom used, playing in 7 games and rushing for 57 yards on 16 carries. He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 17, 1981.[7]

Coaching career

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After retiring from the NFL, Brinson became the running backs coach for head coach Ken Hatfield at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1983.[8] Hatfield was a Florida Gators assistant coach when Brinson was a Gators running back.[9] Hatfield's offensive scheme was run-oriented, emphasizing Brinson's area of expertise.[8]

Brinson moved with Hatfield and became the running backs coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas (1984–89), the Clemson Tigers at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina (1990–93) and the Rice Owls at Rice University in Houston, Texas (1994–2005).[8] In 2007, Brinson joined the Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, also as running backs coach, and stayed in that position through the 2010 season.[8]

Personal life

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Brinson has two daughters and a son.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "2012 Florida Football Media Guide" (PDF). University Athletic Association. pp. 95, 97, 176. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 27, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Green To Replace Brinson". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Green, Gaffney To Start On Saturday". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Enclade quits, sources say". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Plunkett, Jury Waived". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Former Gator Rejoins Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Seahawks cut vet Gregory". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d e Kentucky Athletics, Football, Coaching Staff, Larry Brinson Profile. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
  9. ^ "All-Time Assistant Coaches" (PDF). University Athletic Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2023.

Bibliography

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  • Carlson, Norm, University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators, Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (2007). ISBN 0-7948-2298-3.
  • Golenbock, Peter, Go Gators! An Oral History of Florida's Pursuit of Gridiron Glory, Legends Publishing, LLC, St. Petersburg, Florida (2002). ISBN 0-9650782-1-3.
  • Hairston, Jack, Tales from the Gator Swamp: A Collection of the Greatest Gator Stories Ever Told, Sports Publishing, LLC, Champaign, Illinois (2002). ISBN 1-58261-514-4.
  • McCarthy, Kevin M., Fightin' Gators: A History of University of Florida Football, Arcadia Publishing, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (2000). ISBN 978-0-7385-0559-6.
  • Nash, Noel, ed., The Gainesville Sun Presents The Greatest Moments in Florida Gators Football, Sports Publishing, Inc., Champaign, Illinois (1998). ISBN 1-57167-196-X.
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