Larry Wanke Explained

Larry Wanke
Position:	Quarterback
Birth Date:	2 April 1968
Birth Place:	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	3
Weight Lbs:	220
High School:	Benedictine (OH)
College:	Pittsburgh John Carroll
Draftyear:	1991
Draftround:	12
Draftpick:	334
Pastteams:	New York Giants *

Larry Wanke (^[1]) (born April 2, 1968) 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.^[2]

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.^[3]

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.^[4] Wanke, however, never made an NFL roster.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Larry Wanke testimonial. YouTube. August 14, 2015. September 1, 2020.
2. Web site: Smith . Timothy W. . April 29, 1991 . FOOTBALL - Giants' Last Pick Seeks Last Laugh . May 9, 2016 . New York Times.
3. Web site: April 25, 1991 . DOLPHINS TRY OUT RECEIVER, END UP WITH A QUARTERBACK . November 18, 2023 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
4. Web site: 1991 NFL Draft Listing . May 7, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
5. Web site: Wright . Branson . April 25, 2013 . NFL Draft 2013: John Carroll's Larry Wanke remains relevant as Mister Irrelevant: Talking Shop (video) . November 18, 2023 . cleveland.com . en.