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{{Infobox person
| name=Larry Clinton Brewer<br>
| name=Larry Clinton Brewer<br>
(Louisiana Tech University football star, 1966-1969)
(Louisiana Tech University football star, 1966-1969)
In 1969, Brewer was among five members of the Louisiana Tech football team selected for All-Gulf State Conference honors by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. The others were Bradshaw, split end Thomas Allen "Tommy" Spinks (1948-2007) of Shreveport, offensive tackle [[Butch Williams]], later the Webster Parish public school superintendent, and defensive back Mark Graham. Brewer and Spinks were recorded among the top pass receivers in Louisiana Tech history. Seven other Tech players were cited for "honorable mention" by the same sports writers, who also selected Maxie Lambright as the GSC "Coach of the Year".<ref>Louisiana Tech ''Lagniappe'' yearbook, 1970, pp. 388–395.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-08-27-294093838_x.htm|title=Louisiana Tech wide receiver Tommy Spinks, who caught passes from Terry Bradshaw, dies at 58",|publisher=''USA Today''|date=August 28, 2007|accessdate=March 26, 2019}}</ref>
In 1969, Brewer was among five members of the Louisiana Tech football team selected for All-Gulf State Conference honors by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. The others were Bradshaw, split end Thomas Allen "Tommy" Spinks (1948-2007) of Shreveport, offensive tackle [[Butch Williams]], later the Webster Parish public school superintendent, and defensive back Mark Graham. Brewer and Spinks were recorded among the top pass receivers in Louisiana Tech history. Seven other Tech players were cited for "honorable mention" by the same sports writers, who also selected Maxie Lambright as the GSC "Coach of the Year".<ref>Louisiana Tech ''Lagniappe'' yearbook, 1970, pp. 388–395.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-08-27-294093838_x.htm|title=Louisiana Tech wide receiver Tommy Spinks, who caught passes from Terry Bradshaw, dies at 58",|publisher=''USA Today''|date=August 28, 2007|accessdate=March 26, 2019}}</ref>
Brewer played in four post-season classics, including two Grantland Rice Bowls, the North-South Shrine Game] and the Senior Bowl in [[Mobile]],
Brewer played in four post-season classics, including two Grantland Rice Bowls, the North-South Shrine Game] and the Senior Bowl in [[Mobile, Alabama|Mobile]],
[[Alabama]]. He was voted Minden's "Outstanding Advertiser" a month before "Larry Brewer Day" was observed in his hometown on May 14, 1970.<ref>''Minden
[[Alabama]]. He was voted Minden's "Outstanding Advertiser" a month before "Larry Brewer Day" was observed in his hometown on May 14, 1970.<ref>''Minden
Press-Herald,'' April 16, 1970, p. 1.</ref>
Press-Herald,'' April 16, 1970, p. 1.</ref>