Role American football player Place of death: Houston, Texas Died December 21, 1982 | Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Name Chuck Latourette | |
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Date of birth: (1945-07-21)July 21, 1945 Date of death: December 21, 1982(1982-12-21) (aged 37) | ||
Place of birth: San Antonio, Texas | ||
Chuck Latourette: Football Punter and Return Specialist
Charles Pierre Latourette (July 21, 1945 – December 21, 1982) is a former American football punter and return specialist of the National Football League.
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- Chuck Latourette Football Punter and Return Specialist
- Early years
- Professional career
- Retirement
- Death
- References
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.
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.
Death
On December 21, 1982, Latourette died from a single gunshot wound to his eye in the bedroom of his apartment. 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.