Lawrence Edward Savage (born June 18, 1957) is a former American football linebacker in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at Michigan State University.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | (1957-06-18) June 18, 1957 (age 65) Connellsville, Pennsylvania | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Howland (OH) | ||
| College: | Michigan State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 8 / Pick: 216 | ||
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| CFL status: | Import | ||
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Savage attended Howland High School, where he was a starter at defensive end.
He accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University. As a freshman, he suffered a knee injury and was lost for the season. As a sophomore, he was a backup at inside linebacker.
As a junior, he was named a starter at outside linebacker and helped the team achieve a Big Ten co-championship. He finished his college career with 12 sacks (fourth in school history), 3 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.[1]
Savage was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round (216th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft.[2] He was waived on August 25.[3]
In 1981, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns. He was released on August 18.[4]
In August 1981, he was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released on September 11.[5]
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