Earl Gros

Earl Roy Gros (August 29, 1940 – July 15, 2013) was an American football running back who played nine seasons in the National Football League. Born and raised in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, he attended Terrebonne High School, where he played fullback and was a standout in the 1958 Louisiana high school football All-Star Game. As a senior, the 195-pound Gros was named Associated Press second-team Triple-A All-State at running back. He also ran the 180-yard low hurdles for the track and field team.

Gros attended Louisiana State University, playing on the varsity football team from 1959 to 1961 under head coach Paul Dietzel. He started his first game for LSU in September 1961 at fullback. As a senior in 1961, he carried 90 times for 406 yards and four touchdowns, and during the regular season he did not have a single rush for lost yardage across those 90 attempts. His teammates at LSU included future NFL players Billy Truax, Roy Winston, and Jerry Stovall.