Frank Hanny
American football player (1897–1946)
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Frank Matthew "Duke" Hanny (October 12, 1897 – September 3, 1946) was an American football end who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Hanny was the first player to be ejected in an NFL game in history, as he and Green Bay Packers player Tillie Voss exchanged punches in a game.
PositionEnd
BornOctober 12, 1897
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 1946 (aged 48)
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
CollegeIndiana
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 12, 1897 Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1946 (aged 48) Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana |
| Career history | |
| 1923–1927 | Chicago Bears |
| 1928–1929 | Providence Steam Roller |
| 1930 | Green Bay Packers |
| 1930 | Portsmouth Spartans |
| Awards and highlights | |
He died in Aurora, Illinois, on September 3, 1946, after a long illness.[1] He was buried there at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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