Larry Wanke
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 2, 1968 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Benedictine (OH) |
| College | Pittsburgh John Carroll |
| NFL draft | 1991: 12th round, 334th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
Larry Wanke (/ˈwɒŋki/ WONG-kee) (born April 2, 1968) is an American former football quarterback and in the 1991 NFL draft, was Mr. Irrelevant.
Early life
Wanke attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
College career
Wanke initially attended the University of Pittsburgh, but ultimately transferred to John Carroll University. The transfer was due to a quarterback competition at Pittsburgh and health problems of his father.
Professional career
Wanke was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1991 NFL draft 334th and last overall, which earned him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. Wanke, however, never made an NFL roster.
References
- ↑ "Larry Wanke testimonial". YouTube. August 14, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- 1 2 3 Smith, Timothy W. (April 29, 1991). "FOOTBALL - Giants' Last Pick Seeks Last Laugh". New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ↑ "DOLPHINS TRY OUT RECEIVER, END UP WITH A QUARTERBACK". Sun Sentinel. April 25, 1991. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ↑ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ↑ Wright, Branson (April 25, 2013). "NFL Draft 2013: John Carroll's Larry Wanke remains relevant as Mister Irrelevant: Talking Shop (video)". cleveland.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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