Larry Conjar
{{Short description|American football player (born 1945)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Larry Conjar
| image =
| number = 35, 25, 31, 48
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1945|10|28}}
| birth_place = Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 214
| high_school = Bishop McDevitt
(Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
| college = Notre Dame
| draftyear = 1967
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 46
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|1967}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|1968}})
- Baltimore Colts ({{NFL Year|1969}}–{{NFL Year|1970}})
| highlights =
| pfr = C/ConjLa00
}}
Lawrence Wayne Conjar (born October 28, 1945) is an American former professional football running back who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Colts. He was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football at the University of Notre Dame.
Early life and college
Lawrence Wayne Conjar was born on October 28, 1945, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/c/conj00200.html | title=Larry Conjar | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=9 April 2025}} He attended Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg.
Conjar played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame. He rushed 137 times for 535 yards and seven touchdowns in 1965 while also catching four passes for 55 yards.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/larry-conjar-1.html?__hstc=223721476.bff66190632648520385d1b96a37d524.1744199980414.1744199980414.1744203264541.2&__hssc=223721476.3.1744203264541&__hsfp=1966047304 | title=Larry Conjar | publisher=Sports Reference | accessdate=9 April 2025}} In 1966, he recorded 112 carries for 521 yards and seven touchdowns, and four receptions for 62 yards. The 1966 Fighting Irish were consensus national champions.
Professional career
Conjar was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, with the 46th overall pick, of the 1967 NFL draft.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ConjLa00.htm | title=Larry Conjar | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=9 April 2025}} He played in 12 games, starting two, during his rookie year in 1967, rushing 20 times for 78 yards while catching six passes for 68 yards. He also appeared in one playoff game that year.
On August 27, 1968, Conjar was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed 1969 draft pick.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-american/169917152/ | title=Philadelphia Eagles Obtain Larry Conjar | work=The Daily American | date=August 30, 1968 | agency=Associated Press | accessdate=9 April 2025 | pages=9}} He appeared in all 14 games for the Eagles during the 1968 season and recorded eight carries for 21 yards. He was waived on September 1, 1969.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-patriot-news/169917327/ | title=Larry Conjar, Bob Tucker Among Nine Cut by Eagles | work=The Patriot-News | date=September 2, 1969 | agency=Associated Press | accessdate=9 April 2025 | pages=31}}{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-news/169917475/ | title=Colts grab Larry Conjar | work=The Evening News | date=September 4, 1969 | accessdate=9 April 2025 | pages=35}}
Conjar was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Colts on September 4, 1969.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/c/conj00200.html | title=Larry Conjar Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=9 April 2025}} He played in six games for the Colts that year but only recorded one rushing attempt for no yards. He was waived in early September 1970 but soon signed to the team's taxi squad.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-news/169917963/ | title=Colts waive Larry Conjar | work=The Evening News | date=September 3, 1970 | accessdate=9 April 2025 | pages=41}}{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-sun/169917917/ | title=Colts Out To Prove Again KC Is Human | work=The Evening Sun | date=September 28, 1970 | accessdate=9 April 2025 | author=Harris, Larry | pages=C6}} Conjar was later promoted to the active roster, appearing in three games (one start) while rushing once for three yards, before being cut that same season.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-sun/169918374/ | title=Who Gets How Many Dollars? | work=The Evening Sun | date=February 12, 1971 | accessdate=9 April 2025 | author=Harris, Larry | pages=C7}}
Personal life
Conjar served in the United States Army.
References
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External links
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/larry-conjar-1.html College stats]
{{1966 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football navbox}}
{{Browns1967DraftPicks}}
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Category:Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Category:American football running backs
Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players
Category:Cleveland Browns players
Category:Philadelphia Eagles players