One of the greatest two-way talents in Missouri history, LaRose starred from 1958-1960 as an end who could dominate the line of scrimmage and as MU’s leading receiver as a sophomore and senior. He also punted for MU in 1960. A native of Crystal City, MO, LaRose won all-conference honors in 1958 and 1960 and… Read more »
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Andy Russell
Andy Russell and history are synonymous. The Ladue High School graduate went on to star for the University of Missouri Tigers and later emerged as a key with the Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense in his 12 seasons in Pittsburgh. He never missed a game – in high school, college, military or the NFL. “I never… Read more »
Bruce Van Dyke
A product of Buckner, Missouri, Bruce Van Dyke played college football at the University of Missouri, where he was a two-way starter, playing on both the offensive and defensive lines. As a first team All-Big Eight Conference defensive tackle in 1965, Van Dyke played on Tiger teams that went a combined 21-8-2 from 1963 to… Read more »