Larry Rentz

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Larry Rentz
No. 48
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1947-08-01) August 1, 1947 (age 77)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school: Coral Gables Senior
(Coral Gables, Florida)
College: Florida (1965–1968)
NFL draft: 1969: 17th round, 434th pick
Career history
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Ralph Lawrence Rentz (born August 1, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for one season with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Chargers in the 17th round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football for the Florida Gators as a quarterback.

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Early life and college

Ralph Lawrence Rentz was born on August 1, 1947, in Miami, Florida. [1] He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida. [1] [2]

Rentz was a member of the Florida Gators from 1965 to 1968 as a quarterback. [1] He was a three-year letterman from 1966 to 1968. [1] He completed 80 of 140 (57.1%) for 1,031 yards, three touchdowns, and nine interceptions while also rushing for 194 yards and three touchdowns and catching eight passes for 107 yards. [3] As a senior in 1968, Rentz, totaled 55 completions on 105 passing attempts (52.4%) for 533 yards and three interceptions, 41 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and six receptions for 53 yards. [3]

Professional career

Rentz was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 17th round, with the 434th overall pick, of the 1969 NFL draft. [4] He played in two games for the Chargers as a defensive back during the 1969 season. [4] He was released in 1970. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Larry Rentz". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  2. Amdur, Neil (October 13, 2013). "The legend of Coral Gables' star Larry Rentz continues to live on". Miami Herald . Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Larry Rentz". Sports Reference . Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Larry Rentz". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  5. "Larry Rentz Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 22, 2025.