Larry Tearry

Larry Wayne Tearry (born April 24, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a center for two seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL draft after playing college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Early life and college Larry Wayne Tearry was born on April 24, 1956, in Erwin, North Carolina. He played high school football at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina as an offensive tackle.

Tearry was a four-year letterman for the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University from 1974 to 1977. Tearry was a team captain while at Wake Forest.

Professional career Tearry was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round, with 109th overall pick, of the 1978 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on June 15.

On April 6, 1980, Tearry was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 1980 fifth-round pick and a 1980 ninth-round pick. He was released on August 19, 1980.

Personal life Tearry was later an assistant principal and athletic director at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville.