Larry Tharpe
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Position: OL
Jersey #: 79
Date of Birth: November 19, 1970
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 305 lbs
First Team: DET (1992)
Last Team: PIT (2000)
Career Summary
Last Updated: May 16, 2025
Larry Tharpe - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: November 19, 1970
Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)
Career Timeline
- Detroit Lions (DET) - 1992
- Arizona Cardinals (ARI) - 1993-1994
- New England Patriots (NE) - 1995-1997
- Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) - 1998-2000
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Tharpe was drafted into the NFL in 1992 and began his professional career with the Detroit Lions.
- He played an essential role on the offensive line for several teams throughout his 8-year NFL career.
- Although Larry Tharpe may not be a household name, he contributed significantly as a reliable offensive lineman, helping to protect quarterbacks and open up running lanes for running backs.
- Tharpe's versatility allowed him to adapt to different offensive schemes across the teams he played for.
Post-NFL Career
After retiring from the NFL in 2000, details on Tharpe's post-football career are limited, and he has remained relatively low-profile within the sports community.
While Larry Tharpe may not have the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for highlight the importance of the offensive line in football.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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