Bruce Wayne LaSane (born March 24, 1967) is an American former professional

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who played eight seasons in the

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(AFL) with the Cincinnati Rockers, Miami Hooters, Minnesota Fighting Pike, Milwaukee Mustangs, Orlando Predators, New Jersey Red Dogs, and Los Angeles Avengers. He played

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. He was also a member of the

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and Orlando Thunder.

Early life

LaSane played

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at Wildwood High School in

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. The Wildcats advanced to the Class AA state championship game in 1984 and 1985. His senior season, he was a member of the Super 24 team, was a

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honorable mention

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, was named a Bally All-American and represented Wildwood in the Florida-Georgia all-star game.

College career

LaSane was a member of the

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from 1986 to 1989. He recorded 46 receptions for 731 and six touchdowns in his college career. He was an Honorable Mention All-American selection by

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in 1988.

Professional career

LaSane signed with the

in July 1990 after going undrafted in the 1990 NFL draft. LaSane selected in the seventh round of the WLAF's wide receivers draft by the Orlando Thunder in 1991. LaSane played for the Cincinnati Rockers from 1992 to 1993. LaSane played for the Miami Hooters from 1994 to 1995, earning first-team All-Arena honors in 1994. LaSane spent time with the Minnesota Fighting Pike in 1996. LaSane also spent time with the Milwaukee Mustangs during the 1996 season. LaSane played for the Orlando Predators from 1997 to 1998. LaSane signed with the New Jersey Red Dogs on April 21, 2000. LaSane was traded to the Los Angeles Avengers on June 6, 2000.

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