Lawrence Orlo Ely Jr. (born December 19, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[1] He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the BC Lions and in the World Football League (WFL) for the Florida Blazers.[2]

Larry Ely
No. 59, 54
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1947-12-19) December 19, 1947 (age 78)
Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoosevelt (IA)
CollegeIowa
NFL draft1970: 16th round, 397th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. "Ely Named Honorary Captain - University of Iowa Athletics". hawkeyesports.com. October 14, 2004. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  2. "WFL – Larry Ely". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved December 28, 2018.