Hank Lauricella
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Francis Edward Lauricella, known as Hank Lauricella (October 9, 1930 – March 25, 2014),[1] was an American real estate developer from suburban New Orleans, Louisiana, a college football legend, and a member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature.
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Born: | (1930-10-09)October 9, 1930 Harahan, Louisiana, U.S. |
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Died: | March 25, 2014(2014-03-25) (aged 83) Jefferson, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Halfback, Quarterback |
College | Tennessee |
NFL draft | 1952, Round: 17 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1952 | Dallas Texans |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Louisiana State Representative for Jefferson Parish | |
In office 1964–1972 | |
Louisiana State Senator for Jefferson Parish | |
In office 1972–1996 | |
Succeeded by | Art Lentini |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democrat / later Republican |
Spouse | Betty Valker Lauricella |
Children | Francis Lauricella Jr. Louis Lauricella |
Alma mater | Holy Cross High School (New Orleans) University of Tennessee |
Occupation | Real estate businessman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
Rank | First lieutenant |
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