Lawrence Gaines

American football player (born 1953)

American football player
Lawrence Gaines
No. 38
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1953-12-15) December 15, 1953 (age 70)
Vernon, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Vernon (TX)
College:Wyoming
NFL draft:1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16
Career history
  • Detroit Lions (1976โ€“1979)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:232
Rushing yards:892
Rushing TDs:5
Player stats at NFL.com ยท PFR

Lawrence Edward Gaines (born December 15, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions[1] 16th overall in the 1976 NFL draft. He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.

References

  1. ^ "Lawrence Gaines". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
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1976 NFL draft first-round selections
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Detroit Lions 1976 NFL draft selections
  • James Hunter
  • Lawrence Gaines
  • Ken Long
  • David Hill
  • Russ Bolinger
  • John Woodcock
  • Steadman Scavella
  • Garth TenNapel
  • Rich Sorenson
  • Charles Braswell
  • Leanell Jones
  • Bill Bowerman
  • Gary Shugrue
  • Mike McCabe
  • Mel Jacobs
  • Leonard Elston
  • Trent Smock
  • Craig McCurdy
  • Jim Meeks


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