Linebacker
No. 56
Houston
"Keller was acquired on waivers from San Diego last year after the final cut. The Jets' move from a four-three defense to a three-four plus Keller's great play on special teams were key factors in his breaking into the lineup as inside left linebacker. 'He's tough to keep out of the lineup,' says Walt Michaels. 'He's a big play type of football player and a great special teamer.' He led the special teams in 'RBIs' and started three games at three different linebacker spots.
He earned game balls in both Buffalo victories: at Shea, Larry recovered two fumbles to help with a 17-14 victory; at Buffalo, he blocked a punt resulting in a touchdown, intercepted a pass to set up a touchdown and caused a fumble leading to a field goal.
Larry had 46 solo stops and 31 assists. He knocked down three passes and tied for the team lead with three fumble recoveries.
He was drafted ninth by San Diego in 1975 but did not sign. He played with Hamilton of the CFL and Memphis of the WFL before joining the Chargers in the 1976 preseason.
In college, Keller played stand-up defensive end at Houston. He was a member of the Cougars' 1973 and 1974 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl teams and played in the 1975 Hula Bowl.
Larry has a B.S. in health and physical education and enjoys hunting and fishing. His birthplace is San Benito, Texas and his hometown is Orange, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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