Frank Racis
American football player (1899–1982)
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Frank J. "Champ" Racis (November 9, 1899 – August 19, 1982) was a professional football player from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He played during the early years of the National Football League (NFL) with the Pottsville Maroons, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Boston Bulldogs and Providence Steam Roller. Racis made his professional debut with the Maroons in 1925. His career lasted seven seasons. In 1925, Racis helped the Maroons win the NFL Championship, before it was stripped from the team in a controversy due to a disputed rules violation.[1]
BornNovember 9, 1899
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 1982 (aged 82)
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| No. 2, 36, 10, 12 | |
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| Positions | Guard, tackle, end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 9, 1899 Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1982 (aged 82) Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Shenandoah Valley (Shenandoah, Pennsylvania) |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Racis died on August 19, 1982, at his home in Shenandoah.[2]