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词条 Chuck Latourette
释义

  1. Early years

  2. Professional career

  3. Retirement

  4. Death

  5. References

  6. External links

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|name=Chuck Latourette
|image=
|image_size=
|caption=
|number=26
|position=Punter / Return specialist
|birth_date={{birth date|1945|7|21}}
|birth_place=San Antonio, Texas
|death_date={{death date and age|1982|12|21|1945|7|21}}
|death_place=Houston, Texas
|height_ft = 6
|height_in = 0
|weight_lbs = 190
|college=Rice
|undraftedyear=1967
|pastteams=
  • St. Louis Cardinals ({{NFL Year|1967}}–{{NFL Year|1971}})

|highlights=
  • NFL Kickoff Return Yards Leader (1968)

|statlabel1=Punts
|statvalue1=248
|statlabel2=Punting yards
|statvalue2=10,049
|statlabel3=Average punt
|statvalue3=40.5
|statlabel4=Total return yards
|statvalue4=2,028
|nflnew=chucklatourette/2519138
|pfr=L/LatoCh20
}}

Charles Pierre Latourette[1] (July 21, 1945 – December 21, 1982) was a National Football League punter and return specialist.

Early years

Latourette attended Jonesboro high school where he played football. Latourette was an All-American and All-Southwest Conference as a defensive back.

Professional career

In 1967, Latourette signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and selected as the Cardinals' Rookie of the Year. On September 29, 1968, Latourette set the NFL record for punt return average in a single game against the New Orleans Saints.[2][3]

Retirement

In 1972, Latourette announced his retirement from the National Football League following his graduation of the University of Tennessee as a medical student where he attended during his career in the National Football League.[4]

Death

On December 21, 1982, Latourette died from a single gunshot wound to his eye in the bedroom of his apartment.[4][5] Latourette was a radiologist at the time of his death. Prior to his death, On July 30, 1981, Latourette previously survived a hang gliding accident in which he suffered broken arms and ribs.[6]

References

1. ^{{cite web | title=Latourette's Pro Football Reference Profile | work= pro-football-reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatoCh20.htm |accessdate=}}
2. ^{{cite web | title=September 29, 1968 in History | work= brainyhistory.com | url=http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1968/september_29_1968_135596.html |accessdate=}}
3. ^{{cite web | title=St. Louis Cardinals 21 at New Orleans Saints 20 Box score (September 29, 1968) | work= pro-football-reference.com/ | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196809290nor.htm |accessdate=}}
4. ^{{cite web | title=Investigators said the shooting death of former Rice University... | work= upi.com | url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/12/23/Investigators-said-the-shooting-death-of-former-Rice-University/1051409467600/ |accessdate=}}
5. ^{{cite web | title=The Nevada Daily Mail - Dec 23, 1982| work= news.google.com/ | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1908&dat=19821223&id=CT8rAAAAIBAJ&sjid=s9UEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4481,7075711&hl=en/ |accessdate=}}
6. ^{{cite web | title=Dr. Chuck Latourette, a former punter for the St.... | work= upi.com | url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/07/30/Dr-Chuck-Latourette-a-former-punter-for-the-St/8726365313600/ |accessdate=}}

External links

  • Latourette's profile
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8 : 1945 births|1982 deaths|Players of American football from Texas|American football punters|Rice Owls football players|St. Louis Cardinals (football) players|Sportspeople from San Antonio|Deaths by firearm in Texas

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