David Joseph LaCrosse was born on December 22, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[1] He did not plan on playing college football until he received a scholarship offer from Wake Forest University.
[1] LaCrosse was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the tenth round, with the 271st overall pick, of the 1977 NFL draft.
"[2] He played in all 14 games for the Steelers during his rookie year in 1977 and recorded one fumble recovery.
[4] LaCrosse signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 27, 1979, and was later released on August 7, 1979.