Lawrence Wayne Conjar (born October 28, 1945) is an American former professional

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who played four seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Browns in the second round of the

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after playing

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at the

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Early life and college

Lawrence Wayne Conjar was born on October 28, 1945, in

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. He attended Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg. Conjar played

for the

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of the

. He rushed 137 times for 535 yards and seven touchdowns in 1965 while also catching four passes for 55 yards. In 1966, he recorded 112 carries for 521 yards and seven touchdowns, and four receptions for 62 yards. The 1966 Fighting Irish were consensus national champions.

Professional career

Conjar was selected by the

in the second round, with the 46th overall pick, of the

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. He played in 12 games, starting two, during his rookie year in 1967, rushing 20 times for 78 yards while catching six passes for 68 yards. He also appeared in one playoff game that year. On August 27, 1968, Conjar was traded to the

for an undisclosed 1969 draft pick. He appeared in all 14 games for the Eagles during the 1968 season and recorded eight carries for 21 yards. He was waived on September 1, 1969. Conjar was claimed off waivers by the

on September 4, 1969. He played in six games for the Colts that year but only recorded one rushing attempt for no yards. He was waived in early September 1970 but soon signed to the team's

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. Conjar was later promoted to the active roster, appearing in three games (one start) while rushing once for three yards, before being cut that same season.

Personal life

Conjar served in the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Conjar, Larry Living people 1945 births Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania American football running backs Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Cleveland Browns players Philadelphia Eagles players Baltimore Colts players United States Army personnel