Larry DiNardo

Lawrence C. DiNardo (born August 18, 1949) is an American former professional football guard who played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team of the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a consensus All-American in 1970. After college, he practiced law in Chicago.

Early life DiNardo a native of Howard Beach, Queens, is the older brother of college football coach Gerry DiNardo. He attended St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows neighborhood in New York City borough of Queens where he graduated as valedictorian in 1967.

Playing career DiNardo played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team under coach Ara Parseghian during the 1968, 1969 and 1970 seasons. That year, he was a co-captain and helped the Fighting Irish to set a then all-time school record of 510.5 yards per game for total offense.

After college football DiNardo was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round (158 overall selection) of the 1971 NFL draft. He played in 5 preseason games before getting cut. Instead of trying to make another team, he chose to return to Notre Dame and enter law school. He graduated in 1974 began practicing law in South Bend, Indiana. Later he joined the firm of Seyfarth, Shaw and Fairweather in Chicago, and eventually became a partner at Jones Day.