Rakestraw attended the University of Georgia where he was a three-year starter at quarterback.
Larry lived in Suwanee, Georgia and had 11 grandchildren.
He was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
[2] College records at UGA 1963 Georgia vs. Miami Rakestraw 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).
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