Lawrence "Laurie" Walquist (March 9, 1898 – September 1985) was a professional American football player who played quarterback for nine seasons for the Chicago Bears. He was born in Rockford, Illinois. Laurie Walquist attended Rockford High School where he played both basketball and football. He graduated in 1918. Laurie served in the United States Army in 1918 and while he was accepted at West Point, he chose to attend the University of Illinois.