Larry Rakestraw

Larry Clyde Rakestraw (born April 22, 1942 in Mableton, Georgia) 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 Orange Bowl

Larry 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).