Larry Bettencourt
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Lawrence Joseph Bettencourt
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 195 lb.
- School Saint Mary's College of California
- Debut June 2, 1928
- Final Game September 17, 1932
- Born September 22, 1905 in Newark, CA USA
- Died September 15, 1978 in New Orleans, LA USA
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- 1931 - hit .320 and led Texas League with 43 HR and 145 RBI with Wichita Falls Spudders. Also led Texas League in RBI in 1934 (129) and 1938 Eastern League (118).
- Larry Bettencourt is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He was a two-way player known in his day as much for his defensive as his offensive skills. He once blocked punts in six consecutive college contests. Like many versatile athletes of his era, he chose to play professional baseball because of the financial stability of the game.
- Played in NFL in 1932-1933. He appeared in two games for the Green Bay Packers in 1933.
- Manager for Grand Forks Chiefs Northern League 1941, while leading league in BA .366
