Frank Pollard

Frank Pollard
Career information
No. 30
Date of birth:	(1957-06-15) June 15, 1957
Place of birth:	Clifton, Texas
Position(s):	Running back
College:	Baylor University
NFL Draft:	1980 / Round: 11th
Organizations
As player:
1980-1988	Pittsburgh Steelers
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Frank Pollard (born June 15, 1957 in Clifton, Texas) is a former professional American football player who played running back for nine seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He may be best remembered for his record setting performance at the 1976 Texas state track championships. The "Faces In The Crowd" article in the June 14, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated stated:

Frank Pollard Jr., 19, a senior at Meridian High, a class B school, became the highest scorer in the history of the Texas high school track meet, winning the discus (154'9"), the shot (56'3"), the 100 (9.9) and the 220 (21.8). His sprint-relay team also placed fourth.^[1]

Currently, Mr. Pollard works at the Methodist Children's Home in Waco, Texas, where he helps children and young adults in their development.

References

↑ "Faces In The Crowd". Sports Illustrated. June 14, 1976.

Pittsburgh Steelers 1980 NFL Draft selections

Mark Malone Bob Kohrs John Goodman Ray Sydnor Bill Hurley Craig Wolfley Tunch Ilkin Nate Johnson Ted Walton Ron McCall Woodrow Wilson Ken Fritz Frank Pollard Charles Vaclavik Tyrone McGriff

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