| LSU Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 9, 1952 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | LSU (1971–1973) |
| High school | De La Salle ( New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tyler Lafauci (born February 9, 1952) is a former American football player for the LSU Tigers of Louisiana State University (LSU). Mainly playing as an offensive guard, Lafauci was a first-team All-American his senior season in 1973. [1] He was also a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection in 1973 as well as a second-team selection in 1972. Lafauci also occasionally played as a defensive lineman. [2]
Lafauci was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended De La Salle High School there, where as a senior he was a class triple-A all-state selection as both an offensive and defensive guard and was named the state's outstanding lineman. [3] After college, he became a physical therapist in Baton Rouge. [4] In 1983, Lafauci was inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame. [5]
References
- ^ Nissenson, Herschel (December 4, 1973). "AP Names Lafauci to All-American". The Town Talk. Associated Press. p. 7. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McIntyre, Bill (November 1, 1972). "An Unknown Soldier". The Shreveport Times. p. 25. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Castillo, Ted (December 29, 1969). "Shreveport-Bossier Gridders Earn Berths on All-State Club". The Shreveport Times. p. 23. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tyler LaFauci, Former Player". lib.lsu.edu. LSU Libraries. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
- ^ "LSU honors Tyler Lafauci". The Anniston Star. Associated Press. April 15, 1983. p. 14. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.