Alumni 5: Larry Little

Apr 18, 2018 at 01:32 PM

1. Who is the toughest player you faced?

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 18: Defensive tackle "Mean Joe" Greene #75 and defensive end Dwight White #78 of the Pittsburgh Steelers shake hands as they head to the sideline against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL game at Jack Murphy Stadium on December 18, 1977 in San Diego, California. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 10-9. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Larry Little: The toughest player I faced when I played was Joe Greene. Joe was not only a great technician, but he was strong and very quick for his size. Joe and I had some great battles. I enjoyed playing against him.

2. Who set the bar at your position?

Jim Parker, offensive tackle for the Baltimore Colts shown in Westminister, Md. in July 19, 1961. (AP Photo)

Little: I'd have to say Jim Parker, who was with the Baltimore Colts at the time. Jim is a Hall of Famer and he played both guard and tackle. He was exceptional at both and I watched him as I was growing up.

3. What player did you admire growing up?

Gene Lipscomb (76), of Baltimore Colts on July 22, 1959. (AP Photo/William Smith)

Little:Growing up I admired Big Daddy Lipscomb. He played defense, but I played defense in high school and college also. I admired him so much that I wore his number

(76) in college.

4. What was the most memorable moment of your career?

Little: It has to be winning the Super Bowl in 1972 and going 17-0. Nothing can top that.

5. What coach had the biggest influence on your playing career?

Little:I would have to say it was two coaches — Coach (Don) Shula, and my offensive line coach, Monte Clark. Coach Shula got the best out of you or else you wouldn't be around. And Monte was a great technician that really started my career to be where it was.