Larry Little

hall of fame | Offensive Lineman

One of the reasons for the Miami Dolphins success of the 1970s was Hall of Fame Offensive Guard Larry Little. He was part of an offensive line that set a new NFL record of 2960 rushing yards during that undefeated season of 1972.

A graduate of Bethune-Cookman college, he was originally a free agent signing with San Diego before being traded to Miami in 1969, where he made AFL All Star that year. Played a total of 12 seasons with the Dolphins earning 5 Pro Bowls and being named to 5 All-Pro teams. Was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.

Image Gallery of Larry Little, Guard, 1967-1980

Two of the major players in the trenches for the Miami Dolphins during their glory years of the 1970s. Offensive Guard Larry Little and Defensive Tackle Manny Fernandez.

The Hall of Fame Guard blocks for fellow Hall of Famer Larry Csonka.

Hall of Fame Guard with the Miami Dolphins 12 seasons. 5 All Pro Teams, 5 Pro Bowl seasons, 2 Super Bowl wins.

A battle of All-Pros in the 1972 AFC Championship game. Dolphins guard Larry Little (#66) gets the better of Steelers All Pro defensive lineman Joe Greene (#75).

Dolphins Hall of Fame lineman Larry Little gets outside to lead-block with The Colts Fred Miller close behind. Quarterback Bob Griese can be seen in the backfield.

Larry Csonka turns upfield with Hall of Fame Guard Larry Little nearby. Csonka played a total of 8 seasons in Miami and is still the Dolphin's All Time leading rusher with 6737 yards and rusher touchdown scorer with 53.

Larry Little and Larry Csonka clear out Jet defensive players for Mercury Morris.

Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Larry Little of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach Florida. Originally signed with the Chargers before he ended up in Miami leading the way for one of the most productive backfields in the 1970s NFL.

Football Cards

1975 Larry Little Topps Card with the Miami Dolphins

Hall of Fame Offensive Guard Larry Little and his 1978 Topps card - his 12th year in the league started 15 games and was named 2nd Team All Pro.

His 1980 Topps Card - The last season of his 14-year Hall of Fame career. Slowed down by injuries sustained in the previous year he only played 5 games. Still, 5 All Pro Teams, 5 Pro Bowl selections and 2 Super Bowls mark his time as one of the NFL's finest offensive lineman of the 1970s.