Larry Isbell Death
Larry passed away on October 31, 1978 at the age of 48 in Bosque County, Texas, United States.
When did Larry Isbell die?
October 31, 1978How old was Larry Isbell when died?
48Where did Larry Isbell die? What was the location of death?
Bosque County, Texas, United States
Larry Isbell Birthday and Date of Death
Larry Isbell was born on January 8, 1930 and died on October 31, 1978. Larry was 48 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 8, 1930
Date of Death: October 31, 1978
Age at Death: 48
Larry Isbell - Biography
Lawrence Dale Isbell (January 8, 1930 – October 31, 1978) was an American baseball and gridiron football player. He was one of the rare players to be All-American in both baseball in football. He was an All-American quarterback in 1951, when he guided the Baylor Bears football team to the Orange Bowl; he threw for 26 career touchdowns in college. In 1952, he was named the All-American catcher by the American Baseball Coaches Association. That season, he set a school record with a .431 average; through 2008, he still ranked second in Baylor Bears baseball annals for best single-season average, behind Mickey Sullivan. Isbell played minor league baseball for the Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers organizations. He also played five years of professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a defensive back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He is a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
