Hank Lauricella

Francis Edward "Hank" Lauricella
Born:	October 9, 1930; Harahan, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:	March 25, 2014 (aged 83); Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Halfback, Quarterback
College	Tennessee
NFL draft	1952, Round: 17
Career history
As player
1952	Dallas Texans
Career highlights and awards
	National champion (1951); Unanimous All-American (1951); 2× First-team All-SEC (1950, 1951);
	College Football Hall of Fame;
Louisiana State Representative for Jefferson Parish
	In office; 1964–1972
Louisiana State Senator for Jefferson Parish
	In office; 1972–1996
Succeeded by	Art Lentini
Personal details
Political party	Democrat / later Republican
Spouse	Betty Valker Lauricella
Children	Francis Lauricella Jr.; Louis Lauricella; Elizabeth Lauricella McStravick; Marc Lauricella; Christopher Lauricella
Alma mater	Holy Cross High School (New Orleans); University of Tennessee
Occupation	Real estate businessman
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army Corps of Engineers
Rank	First lieutenant

Francis Edward Lauricella, known as Hank Lauricella (October 9, 1930 – March 25, 2014), was a real estate developer from suburban New Orleans, Louisiana, a college football legend, and a member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature.

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