Dave LaFary
American football player (born 1955)
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David Walter LaFary (born January 13, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). LaFary played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, and played tackle for La Salle High School.[1]
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | January 13, 1955 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | La Salle (OH) | ||||||||
| College | Purdue | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 5th round, 118th overall pick | ||||||||
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Lafary was up for anything — lining up at left tackle for most of his career, or switching to right guard for a season. He didn't make a fuss about not getting featured on the starting unit, with just 58 starts in 109 career games. Fifth-round draft picks had to be. His willingness to move around the line and relative success from different positions did a lot to build trust with the coaching staff, and it helped Lafary stick around for a long time.
