Larry Wanke
Larry Wanke (/ˈwɒŋki/ WONG-kee[1]) is a former American football quarterback and in the 1991 NFL Draft, was Mr. Irrelevant.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 2, 1968 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Benedictine (OH) |
| College: | Pittsburgh John Carroll |
| Position: | Quarterback |
| NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 12 / Pick: 334 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
High school career
Wanke attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio.[2]
College career
Wanke initially attended the University of Pittsburgh, but ultimately transferred to John Carroll University.[2] The transfer was due to a quarterback competition at Pittsburgh and health problems of his father.[3][2]
Professional career
New York Giants
Wanke was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1991 NFL Draft, which earned him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. Wanke, however, never made an NFL roster.[4]
References
- "Larry Wanke testimonial". YouTube. August 14, 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- Smith, Timothy W. (1991-04-29). "FOOTBALL - Giants' Last Pick Seeks Last Laugh". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
- "Dolphins Try Out Receiver, End Up With A Quarterback". tribunedigital-sunsentinel.
- "NFL Draft 2013: John Carroll's Larry Wanke remains relevant as Mister Irrelevant: Talking Shop (video)". cleveland.com.
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