Russ Francis
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| Russ Francis | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 3, 1953 |
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington |
| Position(s) | TE |
| College | Oregon |
| NFL Draft | 1975 / Round 1 (16th overall) |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1975-1980, 1987, 1988 1982-1986, 1987 |
New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers |
Russell "Russ" Ross Francis (born April 3, 1953 in Seattle, Washington), was a former professional football player who was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 1975 NFL Draft. A 6'6", 242 lbs. tight end from the University of Oregon, Francis played in 13 NFL seasons for the Patriots and San Francisco 49ers from 1975-1980 and 1982-1988.
[edit] Career Stats
- 167 Games
- 393 Receptions
- 5,262 Yards
- 13.4 Avg.
- 40 Touchdowns
[edit] Trivia
- Francis was a 3-time Pro Bowl selection from 1976-1978.
- He was the starting tight end for the 49ers in Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins.
- Appeared in a twenty man battle royal at WrestleMania 2 along with other NFL stars.
- Once held the national high school record for the Javelin at 250 feet.
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