Delta State University Athletics

- Transferred from Northwest Mississippi Community College

- Won the 200-meter dash and was part of the winning 880-meter relay team his freshman year at the state track meet

- Set the state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.7 seconds during his sophomore year. Was also part of the winning 800-meter relay team that season, while helping Northwest CC win the State Team Championship

- Two-year letterwinner at Delta State

- Competed in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes and the 400-meter relay event at Delta State

- Placed 4th at the NCAA National Meet in the 100-meter dash, 1979

- NCAA All-American, 1979

- Only DSU sprinter to be named an All-American

- Holds the School Record in the 100-meter event: 10.43 seconds

"Larry was a top-notch kid, who was one of the most caring persons that I have ever known. It was obvious that Larry was going to be a success in track and whatever he decided to do after graduation." – Coach Reggie Barnes