Larry Wanke
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 2, 1968 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| 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 | |
Larry Wanke (/ˈwɒŋki/ WONG-kee[1]) (born April 2, 1968) is a former American football quarterback and in the 1991 NFL draft, was Mr. Irrelevant.
Early life
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
Wanke was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1991 NFL draft, which earned him the title of Mr. Irrelevant.[4] Wanke, however, never made an NFL roster.[5]
References
- ^ "Larry Wanke testimonial". YouTube. August 14, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c 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.