Larry Rakestraw, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Larry Rakestraw

American football player

Date of Birth: 22-Apr-1942

Place of Birth: Mableton, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 04-Aug-2019

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Larry Rakestraw

  • Larry Clyde Rakestraw (April 22, 1942 – August 4, 2019) was an 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 was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
  • Larry lived in Suwanee, Ga and had 11 grandchildren.
  • He was 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 quarterback 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 Rakestraw had 407 yards passing against Miami and broke one NCAA record - and 3 SEC records (414 total offense, 25 pass completions, 407 yards passing yards). Rakestraw died on August 4, 2019 at the age of 77.

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