Jerry Latin

Jerry Louis Latin was an American professional football player who was a running back for the St. [Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals] and Los [Angeles Rams] of the National Football League. He played college football for the Northern [Illinois Huskies football|Northern Illinois Huskies].

Biography

Latin was born on August 25, 1953, in Prescott, Arkansas, but he moved with his family to Rockford, Illinois, at an early age. He graduated from Rockford [East High School], in Rockford, before attending Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, where he played for the Huskies.
Latin was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 11th round of the 1975 [NFL draft]. He played four seasons with the Cardinals, from 1975 to 1978 and also traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1978.
Latin died on February 19, 2025, at the age of 71.