LaVerle Pratt
American gridiron football player (born 1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
LaVerle Pratt (born June 22, 1943) is a former linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).[2]
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Born: | (1943-06-22) June 22, 1943 (age 81) |
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Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | Idaho |
AFL draft | 1966, Round: Red Shirt 4, Pick: 35 |
Drafted by | San Diego Chargers[1] |
NFL draft | 1966, Round: 14, Pick: 210 |
Drafted by | St. Louis Cardinals |
Career history | |
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1968 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1969 | Spokane Shockers |
1970 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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After playing college football at University of Idaho, Pratt was chosen by the St.Louis Cardinals in the 1966 NFL draft.[3]
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,[4] he was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1970, where he played 5 games.[5]
After his football career he taught at Kennewick High School, in Kennewick, Washington and now resides in Elk City, Idaho.