Frank Racis

Frank Racis
Born November 9, 1899
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States
Died August 19, 1982 (aged 82)
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 200 pounds (91 kg)
Position(s) Offensive lineman
College None
Career highlights
Honors 1X Collyers Eye Mag.: 1st team all-NFL (1926)
1X GB Press-Gazette: 2nd team all-NFL (1929)
Statistics
Teams
1925-1928
1928
1929
1930
1931
Pottsville Maroons
New York Yankees
Boston Bulldogs
Providence Steam Roller
Frankford Yellow Jackets

Frank J. Racis (November 9, 1899 August 19, 1982)[1] was a professional football from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He played during the early years of the National Football League with the Pottsville Maroons, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Boston Bulldogs and Providence Steam Roller.

Career

Straight out of high school, Racis made his professional debut with the Maroons in 1925. His career lasted 7 seasons. In 1925 Racis helped the Maroons win the NFL Championship, before it was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation.

References

  1. "1989 - 1980 Pro Football Necrology List". Pro Football Deaths 1982. Oldest Living Pro Football Players. 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.