Larry Key
Larry Key (born July 12, 1956 in Inverness, Florida) was a Canadian Football League running back for the British Columbia Lions from 1978 through 1982. He was an All-Star in 1979 and 1981.
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| Born: | July 12, 1956 Inverness, Florida |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Florida State |
| NFL draft | 1978 / Round: 10 / Pick: 256 |
| Drafted by | Green Bay Packers |
| Career history | |
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| 1978–1982 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1979, 1981 |
| Honors | FSU Football Hall of Fame (1984) |
Key was the first Florida State Seminoles player to rush for 1,000 yards when he gained 1,117 in 1977. His 97-yard run in a 1976 game against VPI is the record for the longest run ever by a Seminole. Key also set four kick return records and was the national leader in all-purpose yardage in 1977.[1] He was inducted into the FSU Football Hall of Fame in 1984.[2]
Key joined the British Columbia Lions in 1978. He had 1054 yards rushing and 504 yards receiving in his rookie season. Key also surpassed 1000 yards in 1979 and 1981 in his 5 year pro career.
References
- "He Was The Key In 1974-1977". FSU It's Time - Seminole News And Views. 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- "Florida State Hall of Fame Inductees". Florida State Varsity Club. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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