Earl Gros

Earl Gros
No. 40, 34, 38
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1940-08-29)August 29, 1940
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 15, 2013(2013-07-15) (aged 72)
Prairieville, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolTerrebonne (LA)
CollegeLSU
NFL draft1962: 1st round, 14th overall pick
AFL draft1962: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards3,157
Rushing average3.8
Receptions142
Receiving yards1,255
Total touchdowns38
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Earl Roy Gros (August 29, 1940 – July 15, 2013) was an American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. Born and raised in Louisiana, he played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge.