LaRose was one of the greatest two-way talents in Missouri history, starring from 1958-60, as an end who could dominate the line of scrimmage, and was also MU’s leading receiver as a sophomore and senior. He also punted for MU in 1960. A native of Crystal City, Missouri, LaRose won all-conference honors in 1958 and ‘60, and was a consensus all-America selection in 1960 (made 13 teams), when Missouri beat Navy and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino in the Orange Bowl. LaRose played in the College All-Star Game and Hula Bowl in 1961, then went on to a professional career with the Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins. He was also an accomplished weight man in track, who held Missouri’s indoor shot put record for many years. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.
