Frank Racis

American football player (1899–1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

PositionsGuard, tackle, end
Born(1899-11-09)November 9, 1899
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 1982(1982-08-19) (aged 82)
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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PositionsGuard, tackle, end
Personal information
Born(1899-11-09)November 9, 1899
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 1982(1982-08-19) (aged 82)
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolShenandoah Valley
(Shenandoah, Pennsylvania)
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • Collyers Eye Mag.: 1st team all-NFL (1926)
  • GB Press-Gazette: 2nd team all-NFL (1929)
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Racis died on August 19, 1982, at his home in Shenandoah.[2]

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