Please answer the following question: Larry Jacobson - Larry Paul Jacobson (born December 10 1949 in Sioux Falls SD) is a former professional football player a defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the NFL. A first round selection in the 1972 NFL Draft (24th overall) and starter in his rookie year his pro career was cut short by major injuries to the leg and foot. Given a choice of categories company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, the text refers to which one?
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Athlete