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Larry Wanke

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Larry Wanke is a former American football quarterback and in the 1991 NFL Draft, was Mr. Irrelevant.

High school career

Wanke attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

College career

Wanke initially attended the University of Pittsburgh, but ultimately transferred to John Carroll University.[1] The transfer was due to a quarterback competition at Pittsburgh and health problems of his father.[2][1]

Professional career

Wanke was the last pick of the 1991 NFL Draft, which earned him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. Wanke, however, never made an NFL roster.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Smith, Timothy W. (1991-04-29). "FOOTBALL - Giants' Last Pick Seeks Last Laugh". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  2. ^ "Dolphins Try Out Receiver, End Up With A Quarterback". tribunedigital-sunsentinel.
  3. ^ "NFL Draft 2013: John Carroll's Larry Wanke remains relevant as Mister Irrelevant: Talking Shop (video)". cleveland.com.