Larry was not only a superstar on the field, he was also an outstanding all- around athlete that excelled in basketball, track, and baseball as well. However, it was his legendary exploits on the gridiron that brought him to doorstep of the Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame. Larry was a “game- breaking” quarterback for the Pirates while averaging 339 total yards per game (setting a national record that stood for 45 years) and a “game- changing” defensive back that returned 7 interceptions for touchdowns (a state single-season record that stands to this day). In 1963 & 1964, he led Madrid’s no-huddle offense to back-to-back undefeated seasons while earning 1st Team All-South Platte Valley Conference and 1st Team All-State honors from various state media outlets. In 1965, Larry was chosen to play in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl and later became the first eight-man player named as the “State High School Athlete of the Year”. After graduating, he was drafted to play professional baseball for the Kansas City Athletics, and when he finally retired from competition, Larry went on to dedicate many years to coaching HS football, basketball, and track in Western Nebraska. The NEMFCA is honored to now induct him into the Eight-Man Hall of Fame Class of 2022.