Education
Rakestraw attended the University of Georgia where he was a three-year starter at quarterback.
Rakestraw attended the University of Georgia where he was a three-year starter at quarterback.
He played three seasons for the Chicago Bears. Larry lives in Suwanee, Georgia 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, Junior and Senior
Led the Securities and Exchange Commission in pass completions and passing yardage in his senior year. Senior Bowl most valuable player.
1963 Georgia versus Miami
Larry had 407 yards passing against Miami and broke one National Collegiate Athletic Association record - and 3 Securities and Exchange Commission records (414 total offense, 25 pass completions, 407 yards passing yards).
He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.