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Brewer was born in [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]] in Webster Parish to the former Helen Lockhart (1924–2018), originally from Ringgold in Bienville Parish and a retired civil servant,<ref name=helenbrewer>{{cite web|url=http://press-herald.com/helen-lockhart-brewer/|title=Helen Lockhart Brewer|publisher=''The Minden Press-Herald''|date=October 3, 2018}}</ref> and Henry Clinton "Clint" Brewer (1920–2008), a graduate of Doyline High School in Doyline in south Webster Parish. The senior Brewer attended [[Methodist]]-affiliated Centenary College of Louisiana in [[Shreveport]], compiled a distinguished military record in [[World War II]], was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Louisiana National Guard, and served as the Webster Parish registrar of voters until his retirement in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113033932/henry-clinton-brewer|title=Henry Clinton Brewer|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=March 26, 2019}}</ref>​

Brewer was born in [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]] in Webster Parish to the former Helen Lockhart (1924–2018), originally from Ringgold in Bienville Parish and a retired civil servant,<ref name=helenbrewer>{{cite web|url=http://press-herald.com/helen-lockhart-brewer/|title=Helen Lockhart Brewer|publisher=''The Minden Press-Herald''|date=October 3, 2018}}</ref> and Henry Clinton "Clint" Brewer (1920–2008), a graduate of Doyline High School in Doyline in south Webster Parish. The senior Brewer attended [[Methodist]]-affiliated Centenary College of Louisiana in [[Shreveport]], compiled a distinguished military record in [[World War II]], was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Louisiana National Guard, and served as the Webster Parish registrar of voters until his retirement in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113033932/henry-clinton-brewer|title=Henry Clinton Brewer|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=March 26, 2019}}</ref>​

==Athletic career==​

==Athletic career==

 

Larry Brewer played for Minden High School, from which he graduated in 1966. In his sophomore semester, the MHS team won the state football championship in its division. He also participated in track and field. In the 1968 and 1969 seasons, he was one of two main receivers for [[Terry Bradshaw]], the Shreveport native who subsequently embarked on a highly successful career with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. Brewer caught the first college touchdown pass thrown by Bradshaw. Brewer was initially given a two-year contract with the Falcons in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia]],<ref>"Brewer obtained by Atlanta; Spinks to Minnesota", ''Ruston Daily Leader'', January 29, 1970.</ref> ​but he left the team after sustaining an injury at the National Football League Training Camp in Johnson City,  [[Tennessee]].​  

Larry Brewer played for Minden High School, from which he graduated in 1966. In his sophomore semester, the MHS team won the state football championship in its division. He also participated in track and field. In the 1968 and 1969 seasons, he was one of two main receivers for [[Terry Bradshaw]], the Shreveport native who subsequently embarked on a highly successful career with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. Brewer caught the first college touchdown pass thrown by Bradshaw. Brewer was initially given a two-year contract with the Falcons in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia]],<ref>"Brewer obtained by Atlanta; Spinks to Minnesota", ''Ruston Daily Leader'', January 29, 1970.</ref> ​but he left the team after sustaining an injury at the National Football League Training Camp in Johnson City,  [[Tennessee]].​