Greg Larson, who played for Giants and earned Pro Bowl nod, dead at 84

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Greg Larson, a former NFL offensive lineman who played 13 seasons with the New York Giants and earned one Pro Bowl selection, died last month. He was 84.

Larson died at a Minnesota senior living home with his wife of 63 years, Joey, by his side on June 20, according to an obituary. The cause of death was not revealed.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Alex Webster, #29 of the New York Giants, carries the ball as Greg Larson, #53, and Jack Stroud, #66, block against Dave Hanner, #79 of the Green Bay Packers, during the 1962 NFL Championship game at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30, 1962 in the Bronx, New York. (Robert Riger/Getty Images)

He was a standout offensive lineman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in college and was a part of their 1960 national championship team. 

He entered the draft in 1961 and was a sixth-round pick of the Giants. He was also chosen in the 11th round by the San Diego Chargers in the AFL Draft but chose to go the NFL route.

Larson played tackle, guard and center with the Giants. He had most of his success as a center and earned a Pro Bowl selection in the 1968 season. He snapped the ball to the great Fran Tarkenton and blocked for Tucker Frederickson, Bobby Duhon and Ernie Koy.

Larson did not necessarily want to retire when he did in 1974, but his body’s response to knee surgery and his decision to open up a sporting goods store in Minnesota led to his decision.

JOSH JACOBS REVEALS 'BIGGEST DIFFERENCE' BETWEEN PACKERS AND RAIDERS, LEADING TO GREEN BAY DEAL IN FREE AGENCY

"If I hadn't had surgery," he told The New York Times in 1974. "I definitely wouldn't have given retirement a thought and