Running Back
No. 36
Alcorn A & M
"The Giants obtained Watkins for a draft choice from the Buffalo Bills during the off-season. Originally signed as a free agent by Detroit in 1969, Larry played one season there, and was traded to Philadelphia in 1970.
After three seasons as a reserve, Larry was traded to Buffalo and became a starter with O.J. Simpson in 1973, carrying 98 times for 414 yards, a 4.2 average, and two touchdowns. He had 105 yards rushing in 18 carries in the season opener against New England, then proved to be a fine blocker that year as O.J. had his 2,000-yard season.
Watkins was a three-year letterman at Alcorn A & M and was named co-captain in his senior year. He also played in the Orange Bowl classic that year.
He was born in Bessemer, Alabama and played his high school sports at J.S. Abrams High in Bessemer. Larry now lives in Camden, New Jersey and has taught in the Camden school system during the off-seasons."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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