Larry Rakestraw

Quarterback, American football player

1942 –

36

Who is Larry Rakestraw?

Larry Clyde Rakestraw is a former American football quarterback in the NFL. He played three seasons for the Chicago Bears. Rakestraw attended the University of Georgia where he was a three-year starter at quarterback. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Larry lives in Suwanee, Ga and has 9 grandchildren. He has been inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

College records at UGA

Two time All-Southeastern Conference. Passed for more than 3,000 yards. Starting QB as a So, Jr and Sr. Led the SEC in pass completions and passing yardage in his senior year. Senior Bowl most valuable player.

1963 Georgia vs. Miami

Larry had 407 yards passing against Miami and broke One NCAA record - and 3 SEC records.

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Born
Apr 22, 1942
Mableton
Education
  • University of Georgia
Lived in
  • Mableton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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