Dick Lasse
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Richard Stephen Lasse (November 13, 1935 – April 28, 2025) was an American professional football player and college coach.
College playing career
After graduating from Worcester Academy in 1954,[1] Lasse played college football (linebacker and tight end) and wrestled for the Syracuse University, where he was teammates with Jim Brown.[2] His senior year, Lasse was an All-American on defense, while leading the team in receiving. For his efforts he won the Bill Horr Award as the team's MVP and the Pat Miller Award as the team's outstanding athlete, student, and citizen.[2] He was chosen to play in the 1958 Senior Bowl and North-South Game.[2]
Professional playing career
Lasse was drafted in the sixth round (68th overall) in the 1958 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played five seasons with the team, followed by a season each with the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants.[3] In 1963 he played a season in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Coaching career
Curry
Lasse was the first football coach at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts,[4] starting the program in 1965 with an inaugural winless season of 0–5. He coached at Curry until 1968, accumulating a record of 3–19.[5]
Geneva
Lasse was the 27th head football coach at Geneva College located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and holding the position for two seasons 1974 and 1975. His coaching record at Geneva was 1–17.
Death
Lasse died on April 28, 2025, at the age of 89.[6]
References
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- ↑ Richard S. "Dick" Lasse Legacy
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External links
- Career statistics from NFL.comScript error: No such module "String".·Script error: No such module "String".Script error: No such module "String"..htm Pro Football Reference
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