Larry Barretta

Larry Barretta is an American former professional football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Pittsburgh Gladiators and Orlando Predators. He played college football at Lycoming College.

Early life and college Barretta attended St. John Neumann High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played college football for the Lycoming Warriors from 1983 to 1986. His senior year in 1986, he completed 143 of 287 passes (49.8%) for 2,097 yards and a school-record 25 touchdowns with ten interceptions while also rushing for 778 yards and seven touchdowns while leading the team to an 8–2 record. His 32 total touchdowns set a school record while his 2,875 total offensive yards set a school record and also led NCAA Division III that season. He appeared in all eight games for the Gladiators in 1990, splitting time with Brendan Folmar. Barretta completed 51 of 101 passes (50.5%) for 683 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions while scoring two rushing touchdowns. He played in five games for the AFL's Orlando Predators in 1991, recording zero completions on two passing attempts, a one-yard receiving touchdown, and one rushing touchdown.