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La'Roi Damon Glover
(pronounced /ləˈrɔɪ/); born July 4, 1974) is a former American
football defensive tackle in the National Football League who
ended his very successful career with the St. Louis Rams. Glover retired from the
NFL on June 22, 2009. He played 13 seasons with the Raiders,
Saints, Cowboys, and Rams, and was a 6-Time Pro Bowl selection.
Early
years
A top ranking heavyweight and award-winning shot putter at Point
Loma High School, he received letters in both wrestling and
track. But it was his penetrating football plays that distinguished
him as a serious player with major potential. Under the tutelage of
legendary local coach Bennie Edens, he was part of the 1990
Pointers team that included Dan White and J. J. Stokes and that
captured the CIF championship. He was named to the Cal-Hi Sports
first-team in high school. La’Roi was also selected as the San
Diego section co-Player of the Year, the Los Angeles Times Lineman
of the Year, and designated to the USA Today second-team
All-America.
College
career
While attending San Diego State University, Glover was a
four-year starter in football. As a senior he had 4.5 sacks and 36
tackles, was a defensive captain , won Aztec Outstanding Defensive
Lineman honors, an All-Western Athletic Conference second team
selection, and was chosen to play for the West squad in the
East-West shrine game. As a sophomore, he was a second team
All-Western Athletic Conderence selection. As a freshman, he won
All-Western Athletic Conference honorable mention honors. He
graduated with double major in public administration and
sociology
Professional
career
La'Roi was selected as the 34th pick in the fifth round of the
National Football League Draft in 1996. Throughout his 12-year
tenure as a defensive tackle in the NFL, Glover
has experienced great success. He has played for several teams
including the Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, and the New Orleans
Saints. During his career he has enjoyed such honors as the New
Orleans Saints "Man of the Year" and "Unsung Hero" awards; 2000 New
Orleans Saints Defensive MVP award; six Pro Bowl titles and has
just been named the Rams 2007 Walter Payton Man of the Year. Known
for his passion and knowledge of the game, today La’Roi is an
important part of the St. Louis Rams’ defensive unit. He is
considered one of the best players at his position in the league.
On March 7, Glover signed a three year contract with the St. Louis
Rams.
Personal
He is married to Spring, with children, La’Roi, Jr., Neomie and
Sophia. Glover is a guest member on the NBC 7/39 Football Night
sportscaster team in San Diego.
He retired from the NFL on June 22, 2009 after 13 seasons as a
player.
References
External
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| Persondata |
| NAME |
Glover, La'Roi Damon |
| ALTERNATIVE
NAMES |
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| SHORT
DESCRIPTION |
Former American football defensive
tackle |
| DATE OF BIRTH |
July 4, 1974 |
| PLACE OF
BIRTH |
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| DATE OF DEATH |
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| PLACE OF
DEATH |
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